Perfect Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
pecans

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients using a candy thermometer.
When it gets to 250\u00b0, beat egg whites until forms stiff peaks.
Cook until 260\u00b0 hard ball stage.
Pour into egg whites, beating as you pour. Beat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Drop by spoons on wax paper; top with a pecan.