How to make Cappuccino Divinity

Divinty is a lovely confection adn this type is perfect for coffee lovers.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 TBS dark rum
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsps instant coffee powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1. In a 2-quart saucepan stir together the sugar, Karo syrup, water and salt. Stirring constantly bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat.

2. Stop stirring and cook to soft ball stage about 248 degrees F. Just before the thermometer reaches 248 degrees F beat the egg whites in a large bowl with a mixture set at high speed. Beat until stiff peaks form. Keep mixing at high speed and slowly pour about 1/2 of the hot mixture into the egg whites.

3. Cook the remaining syrup to 272 degrees F or until a small amount separates into threads and turns hard when dropped into very cold water. At this point remove from heat and stir in the dark rum and vanilla. Beating constantly slowly pour the hot syrup over the egg white mixture.

4. Mix in the coffee powder and cinnamon into the egg white and syrup mixture (if adding nuts mix in with coffee and cinnamon). Continue mixing until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and a small amount holds a soft peak when dropped from a spoon. (If the mixer becomes to stiff for the mixture stir with a heavy wooden spoon.)

5. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper. Let cool. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe makes about 1 1/2 pounds of divinity.

[Desula]

on 8/9/2008 Sounds delicious - divinity and coffee!!!