Post by Mark on Jul 31, 2017 2:45:37 GMT
Adapted from food.com
This recipe turns out perfectly every time!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup cherries (optional)
Directions
- In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Cook to hardball stage, (260°F/127°C), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
- Meanwhile, as temperature of syrup reaches 250°F (121°C), beat egg white till stiff peaks form.
- When syrup reaches 260°F (127°C), very gradually add the syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed with electric mixer.
- Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped nuts or cherries, if desired.
- Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper, swirling the top of each piece.
- Let cool.