PISTACHIO DIVINITY

This recipe is from an old Kansas newspaper clipping.

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pistachios

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water; stir just until the sugar is dissolves. Cook to 260 degrees on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage). While sugar mixture cooks, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. While beating at high speed, gradually pour the sugar mixture over the egg whites. Add the vanilla and beat until the candy loses its gloss and holds its shape. Quickly add the nuts and mix well. Quickly spoon teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper covered cookie sheets.

Yield: about 3 dozen pieces

Note: This is a file photo of a similar recipe.