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Divinity Candy Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. corn syrup
3/4 c. water
2 egg whites
1 c. nuts (chopped pecans)
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Bring all ingredients to a boil, except nuts and vanilla, until becomes medium hard ball. Remove and add to (well beaten) egg whites. Beat until candy becomes thick enough to spread. Add vanilla & nuts, and drop onto wax paper.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24 pieces
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I remember calling grandma, in tears, way back in 1976. I told her that my divinity would not turn out right, and it was too runny. She went over the recipe with me several times until I got it. Probably 3 -4 long distance phone calls, and several batches of ingredients...expensive candy

 

 

 

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