Peppermint Divinity

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 6 drops red food coloring

Recipe

• 1 oil a 9x9 inch pan and a spoon and set aside.
• 2 combine the sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan with 3/4 cup water and cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 20 minutes.
• 3 beat the egg whites to stiff peaks in a large bowl using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed.
• 4 reduce speed to medium and slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg whites.
• 5 add the peppermint and continue to beat until the mixture is very thick and fluffy, about 12 minutes.
• 6 immediately transfer to the prepared pan and smooth using the back of teh oiled spoon.
• 7 dot the divinity surface with red food coloring and drag a skewer through to create a marbled effect.
• 8 let stand at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours. slice into 1-inch squares.