Divinity is a holiday favorite, and this one's made with your favorite flavored gelatin. Use nuts of your choice, and/or candied fruit.
INGREDIENTS (for 7 servings):
- 3 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
PREPARATION:
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Heat to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff; slowly add gelatin while beating until stiff peaks form. Continue beating and pour syrup mixture in a thin stream over the egg mixture. Beat until mixture thickens and losses its gloss. Stir in pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Cool; store in airtight containers.