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RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

DESSERT

Holiday Divinity, American

Ingredients
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pkg. fruit-flavored gelatin
  • 3 c. sugar
  • ¾ c. light corn syrup
  • ¾ c. water
Preparation Instructions

Beat egg whites until light. Add gelatin and beat until stiff. Cook remaining ingredient. Stir until mixture reaches hard ball stage (250˚ on candy thermometer). Beat in the egg whites and pour into buttered 8x8-inch pan. Cool. Cut into squares.

Contributed by Mrs. William C. Flick, 1960

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