divinity drops
Divinity Drops Angelica is a native European herb whose stalks are candied in sugar syrup when they are green. It is available at specialty food stores. 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar...
Ingredients
- 21/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2cuplight corn syrup
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/2cupwater
- 2egg whites, beaten until stiff but not dry
- 1teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1cupnuts, coarsely chopped
Directions
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Divinity Drops Angelica is a native European herb whose stalks are candied in sugar syrup when they are green
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It is available at specialty food stores
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 2 egg whites, beaten until stiff but not dry 1 teaspoon
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Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan
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Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves
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Continue cooking, without stirring, until it reaches the firm-ball stage (248 degrees F)
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Beating constantly, pour about half of the syrup over the egg whites
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Cook the remainder of the syrup until it reaches the soft-crack stage (272 degrees F)