Divinity Fudge

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar 
• 1 egg white, stiffly beaten 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/2 cup nuts 

Combine brown sugar, water and vinegar in heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Cook to hard ball stage (250° F) without stirring. Remove from heat immediately and gradually pour over stiffly beaten egg white, beating until thick and mixture holds its shape. Fold in nuts and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or spread on buttered pan and cut into squares.  

Yield: 2 dozen pieces.

Hints for Making and Testing Homemade Candy