Grandma Lenon's Divinity

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup Karo syrup
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 4 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

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   Prepare a large sheet of wax paper or parchment paper for dropping the divinity candy later. Have the walnuts measured and ready.

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   In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, Karo syrup, and hot water. Stir until combined.

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   Cook the syrup mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches soft-ball stage (235°–240°F). The syrup should begin to 'thread' when drizzled from a spoon.

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   While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.

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   Slowly pour the hot syrup mixture into the beaten egg whites while mixing continuously.

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   Continue beating until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and starts holding its shape. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

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   Drop spoonfuls of the divinity onto wax paper or parchment paper and allow them to cool completely until set.