Cherry Divinity

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 grease an 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 in baking dish.
• 2 mix sugar, syrup, and water in a 2 quart glass measure.
• 3 microwave uncovered on high, stirring twice, 15- 17 minutes until sypur reaches hard ball stage (260 on instant- read thermometer or forms a hard ball when a small amount is dropped into very cold water).
• 4 meanwhile, beat egg whites in med-size bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.
• 5 gradually add gelatin, beating until whites are stiff and glossy.
• 6 while beating, constantly pour the hot syrup into the egg- mixture and continue beating until mixture is very thick.
• 7 stir in walnuts and vanilla.
• 8 spread into prepared dish.
• 9 let stand at room temperature until completely cool and set, about 4 hours or overnight.
• 10 cut into 1 inch squares.
• 11 store in airtight container in a cool dry place.