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Microwave Divinity

Not only is this the best-tasting divinity I've ever made, it's the easiest! Try it with and without the pecans.—LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

32 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min. + standing

Ingredients

2 egg whites
2-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Place egg whites in the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; let stand
at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup
and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until
sugar is dissolved. Cook 6-8 minutes longer or until a candy
thermometer reads 260°(hard-ball stage), stirring every 2
minutes. Just before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites on
medium speed until stiff peaks form.
With mixer running on high speed, carefully pour hot syrup in a slow,
steady stream into the bowl. Beat just until candy loses its gloss
and holds its shape, about 15-20 minutes. Immediately stir in pecans
and vanilla. (Do not overmix, or candy will get stiff and crumbly.)
Working quickly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand
at room temperature overnight or until dry to the touch. Store in an

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Directions (continued)

airtight container at room temperature. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 83 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.