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Homemade Divinity

Homemade Divinity This delightful confection is truly divine, and crafting it has become one of my cherished holiday traditions. In my recipe, I opt for granulated Splenda and sugar-free pancake syrup, although you may choose to use granulated sugar and corn syrup if you so desire. Ingredients: 3 cups of granulated Splenda, or sugar 2/3 cups of water 1/2 cup of sugar-free pancake syrup, or maple syrup, honey, or corn syrup 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 cup of chopped nuts; you can use pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, or shaved almonds. (Optional) About a 1/2 cup of whole pieces of pecans for embellishing the divinity (optional) Instructions: First, lay a large piece of wax paper on your countertop or table.   Now, start by adding 3 cups of granulated Splenda, or sugar, inside a heavy-bottom saucepan. Then add 2/3 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar-free pancake syrup, or corn syrup. Transfer the pan to a burner, bringing the mixture to the hard ball stage (255