Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Karo syrup (red label)
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stir constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Cook without stirring to a hard boil stage (260\u00b0) or until a small amount of mixture forms a hard boil when tested in very cold water.
Just before syrup reaches 260\u00b0, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Pour 2/3 of the syrup slowly over whites, beating constantly. Return the other 1/3 syrup back to the medium heat for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Pour remaining syrup over whites and beat until whites hold shape.
Add vanilla.
Beat well.
Add nuts or cherries before pouring into a lightly buttered dish or drop by spoonful on wax paper.