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Ingredientes
- 2 ½ tablespoons (about 20 g) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar, more for dusting
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
- Special equipment: large casserole dish (11 x 14 inches works great), candy thermometer, stand or hand-held electric mixer with whisk attachment
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