black walnut divinity

Directions

1. 1

   Black Walnut Divinity 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 large eggs whites, room temperature Pinch of salt

2. 2

   Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small pan and bring to a boil

3. 3

   Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan

4. 4

   Continue boiling until syrup makes a firm ball (249 degrees F)

5. 5

   While syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites with the salt until they form soft peaks

6. 6

   When the syrup is the right temperature, pour about half of it into the whites, beating constantly

7. 7

   Return the remaining syrup to the heat and cook until it reaches the hard-ball stage — 260 degrees F

8. 8

   Pour, in a steady stream, into the egg-white mixture, beating constantly