Old-Fashioned Southern Divinity Candy by Savoryspoonnc

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard-ball stage), about 15-20 minutes.
3. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form while the syrup cooks.
4. Pour the hot syrup into the egg whites in a slow, steady stream while beating continuously on high speed.
5. Continue beating the mixture for 5-8 minutes until it loses its glossy sheen and holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.
6. Fold in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans quickly.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let set at room temperature for 1 hour until firm.