pine nut divinity
A delicate pine nut–flavored meringue candy.
Ingredients
sugar
3 cups
water
2⁄3 cup
light corn syrup
1⁄2 cup
egg whites
2
salt
1⁄8 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
pine nuts (toasted)
1 cup
Instructions
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Step 1
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 260°F (hard ball stage), about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. With the mixer on high speed, gradually pour the hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over the egg whites; continue beating for about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla; beat until the candy begins to lose its gloss, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts.
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Step 3
Working quickly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; or pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. Store tightly covered. Yield: about 3 dozen.
