Divinity

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.

Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Without stirring, cook over low heat (small to medium bubbles breaking across surface of liquid) until temperature on candy thermometer reaches 266° or small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball which doesn't flatten until pressed, about 40 minutes.

When temperature reaches 260°, in a large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Beating at high speed, gradually add hot syrup in a thin, steady stream.

DO NOT SCRAPE SIDE OF SAUCEPAN.

Continue beating at high speed until mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 3 minutes.