DIVINITY 
3 c. sugar
3/4 c. Karo
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1/2 tsp. salt
3 (large) egg whites room temperature
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped

Separate eggs and place egg whites in mixer bowl. Combine sugar, Karo and water in heavy deep pan over low heat. Stir constantly so crystal do not have a chance to form. When bubbles begin forming in syrup, and syrup is thickening, begin testing by dropping small amount hot syrup off side of spoon into a cup of water. Until you can feel little brittle string in test mixture. Remove from heat. Pour hot syrup slowly into beaten egg whites; add extract and salt. Continue to beat candy, increasing mixer speed. When divinity is thick and heavy turn off mixer and finish beating by hand. Adds nuts and beat in. Drop candy by spoonfuls on buttered waxed paper.

 

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