Holiday Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1/4 c. minced preserved ginger (optional)
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1/4 c. chopped candied cherries

Preparation

In heavy medium saucepan, over low heat, cook and stir sugar, water and corn syrup until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to medium.
Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 268\u00b0 (hard ball stage) or until small amount dropped into very cold water forms a ball.