Perfect Divinity

This delicious recipe came from my sis in law and turns out perfectly every time and is soo easy to make! I get many requests for this recipe.

In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar , corn syrup , water , and salt.

Cook to hardball stage , , stirring only until sugar dissolves.

Meanwhile , as temperature of syrup reaches 250 degrees , beat egg white till stiff peaks form.

When syrup reaches 260 degrees , very gradually add the syrup to egg whites , beating at high speed with electric mixer.

Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape , 4-5 minutes.

Stir in the chopped nuts or cherries , if desired.

Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper , swirling the top of each piece.

Let cool.

sugar, light corn syrup, water, salt, egg whites, vanilla, pecans