Divinity

• 2 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 c. light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 c. candied cherries (optional)

1. Mix together sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a 2-quart casserole.
2. Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
3. Microwave on High (100%) for 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling.
4. Uncover. Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until hard boil stage is reached.
5. Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff.
6. Slowly pour hot syrup over egg whites while beating at a high speed of mixer.
7. Add vanilla and continue to beat for 4 to 5 minutes or until candy holds its shape.
8. Fold in nuts and cherries.
9. Quickly drop teaspoons of candy onto waxed paper or pour into a buttered 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.

sugar, water, light corn syrup, salt, egg whites, vanilla, nuts, candied cherries

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=287151 (may not work)