Microwave PECAN DIVINITY CANDY
2 cups white granulated sugar………………......1/3 cup water
1/3 cup light corn syrup………………………........1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites…………………………………............….1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a large glass microwave-proof container/bowl (I use my 1-gallon pyrex measuring pitcher). Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Remove from microwave and. Whisk well and return to microwave uncovered. Cook on high for another 4 to 5 minutes until reaches hard ball stage (a drop will form a hard ball when dropped into cold water). Remove and cool about 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff with mixer. Pour sugar mixture over egg whites, beating constantly with mixer until mixture starts to lose its gloss and holds together (about 4 or 5 minutes). Then beat in vanilla and nuts on low speed. Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper (you may want to spray your spoon with non-stick spray first). Let it harden. (length of time depends on the humidity) Makes about 2 to 2-1/2 dozen pieces.
TIP: I store them in a Tupperware or Rubbermaid container on the counter (since the humidity in the refrigerator will make them sticky)
Adapted From The Southern Lady Cooks