Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 c. candied cherries (optional)

Preparation

Mix together sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a 2-quart casserole.
Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
Microwave on High (100%) for 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling.
Uncover. Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until hard boil stage is reached.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff.
Slowly pour hot syrup over egg whites while beating at a high speed of mixer.
Add vanilla and continue to beat for 4 to 5 minutes or until candy holds its shape.
Fold in nuts and cherries.
Quickly drop teaspoons of candy onto waxed paper or pour into a buttered 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.