Peppermint Divinity

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Egg whites

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Corn syrup, white

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 4 cups Sugar

• Liquids

  • 3/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup white corn syrup
• ¾ cup cold water
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• **optional red food coloring and crushed candy canes for topping

Directions

• In a large saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil, and using candy thermometer, bring temperature up to 265.
• Once sugar is dissolved, do not stir anymore, just allow to bubble and come up to temperature.
• In stand mixer while sugar is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Continue beating on high speed and slowly drizzle in sugar mixture. Add peppermint extract. Beat for 5-6 minutes until gloss just starts to fade.
• Using two spoons at once, scoop out quickly onto parchment paper. The mixture will set up very quickly, so youll need to work fast!