cappuccino divinity

Directions

1. 1

   Cappuccino Divinity 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extr

2. 2

   Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat

3. 3

   Reduce heat

4. 4

   Without stirring, cook until temp of candy thermometer reaches 248 degrees F (soft ball stage)

5. 5

   Just before temperature reaches 248 degrees F, in a large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form

6. 6

   With mixer at high speed, slowly pour about 1/2 of the hot mixture over the egg whites

7. 7

   Cook remaining syrup to 272 degrees F or until a small amount of mixture when dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are

8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and dark rum