Raspberry Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
3 oz. pkg. raspberry gelatin
1/2 c. flaked coconut
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and cook to hard ball stage. Combine beaten egg whites and gelatin; beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
Pour hot syrup slowly into egg whites, beating until candy loses gloss and holds shape.
Fold in coconut and nuts (optional).
Pour into greased 9-inch square pan.
Top with rows of chopped nuts and coconut.