Title: Microwave Divinity
Categories: Candy
Yield: 30 Servings

3	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Light corn syrup
2/3	c	-Water
1/4	ts	-Salt
1		Egg white
1/4	ts	-Vanilla
1	c	Chopped pecans

1. In a 3-quart glass bowl, microwave sugar, syrup and water on FULL POWER for 12 to 18 minutes, or until mixture spins a fine thread. 2. In another bowl, add salt to egg whites, beating constantly until whites are stiff and form peaks. 3. Slowly pour a thin stream of syrup mixture into egg whites, beating constantly until mixture loses shine and thickens. 4. Stir in vailla and nuts. Immediately drop by teaspoonsful on waxed paper. Source: Sharp Microwave Oven Cook Book. This has been a never-fail recipe for me. The only problem I have had is cooking too long; then you had better have someone to help you drop the candy before it gets too hard.

Joyce Burton, Prodigy Food & Wine Board

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