Divinity Candy - sugar

Method

• In heavy (2-quart) saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
• Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook over medium heat (candy thermometer reaches 250, hard boil stage), without stirring and bubbling over entire surface.
• As temperature nears 250, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
• Gradually pour hot syrup in thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed; beat 4-5 minutes more until mixture holds its shape.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or spread in buttered 10x6 inch dish.
• Cool and cut into squares.
• Makes 3 dozen pieces.
• May add candied cherries or chopped nuts after 5 minutes beating time.