MAMA’S PERFECT DIVINITY

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring only until sugar dissolves, and then cook until mixture reaches 250 degrees. As syrup cooks, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. When syrup reaches 250 degrees, remove from heat and very gradually beat in to egg whites. Add vanilla; beat at high speed until candy holds shape, 4-5 minutes. Stir in nuts, if desired. Drop candy by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper, swirling the tops. Makes 40 pieces.