Let’s Cook Microwave
Penny Ashton - 1990
makes 60 drops.
4 C. glass measure
C. Syrup and add to egg whites, slowly, beating continually at medium speed.Let’s Cook Microwave |
4 C. glass measure | |||
| NEVER FAIL DIVINITY | ||||
| Use electric mixer, preferably with stand. | ||||
| 3 | egg whites | > | Beat until stiff. | |
| 2 | C | Sugar | > | Combine in 4 C. glass measure. Microwave 7-9 min. to 234°-240° (soft ball) stirring once or twice. |
| ½ | C | water | ||
| 2 | T | Light Corn Syrup | ||
| Remove C. Syrup and add to egg whites, slowly, beating continually at medium speed. | ||||
| Continue cooking remaining syrup to 250°-266° (hard ball) stirring once or twice. | ||||
| Slowly add to egg whites, beating at medium speed. When all syrup is added, continue beating for 12-15 minutes until it turns dull. | ||||
| 1 | C | Nuts | > | Remove beaters, fold in food coloring (optional) and nuts. |
| Food Coloring (optional) | ||||
| Spoon onto waxed paper. When set, store in covered container. | ||||
| CAUTION: | Use Pot Holders & Extreme Care. Syrups get blazing hot, be very careful, especially with children under foot. | |||
| A candy thermometer is useful. Don’t put it in microwave. Remove the syrup from the oven to measure temperature. | ||||