Divinity Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/2 c. boiling water
2 egg whites
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. cut up cherries
1 tsp. lemon extract or vanilla

Preparation

Boil together the sugar, corn syrup and lemon extract.
Let boil until brittle in cold water.
Beat egg whites until stiff; add a little salt.
Pour boiling syrup over egg whites; stir well. Add walnuts and cherries.
Pour into greased 8 x 8-inch pan to cool.