Aunt Minnie'S Jello Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 (3 oz.) pkg. jello (your choice of flavor)
3/4 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 c. nuts or 1/2 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and cook to hard ball (252\u00b0), stirring occasionally.
Do not overcook.
Combine egg whites and gelatin.
Beat until mixture forms peaks.
Pour hot syrup in thin stream into egg whites and beat until candy loses gloss and holds shape.
Fold in nuts and/or coconut if desired.
If using pan, use 9-inch square, greased or drop by teaspoons on waxed paper.