posted by BarbCA 12-23-100 6:14 AM
Spumoni Divinity
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup hot water
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
Few drops green coloring
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 cup minced, candied cherries
Mix sugar, water and corn syrup and stir to dissolve. Cook without stirring until syrup forms a very firm ball in cold water. (250ºF.) If crystals form on the side if the pan wash down with a fork that has been wrapped in a bit if cheese cloth and dampened.
Meanwhile beat egg whites until stiff. Dribble syrup over egg whites while beating constantly. As it get thick, add food coloring.
Beat until the candy will not stick to the fingers when touched lightly. Stir in vanilla, brandy, cherries and nuts.