Cherry Divinity

We make this lusciuos candy for holiday gifts. I clipped this from a magazine about 14 years ago.

Grease an 11 1 / 2 x 7 1 / 2 in baking dish.

Mix sugar , syrup , and water in a 2 quart glass measure.

Microwave uncovered on high , stirring twice , 15- 17 minutes until sypur reaches hard ball stage.

Meanwhile , beat egg whites in med-size bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.

Gradually add gelatin , beating until whites are stiff and glossy.

While beating , constantly pour the hot syrup into the egg-white mixture and continue beating until mixture is very thick.

Stir in walnuts and vanilla.

Spread into prepared dish.

Let stand at room temperature until completely cool and set , about 4 hours or overnight.

Cut into 1 inch squares.

Store in airtight container in a cool dry place.

granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, egg whites, cherry gelatin, walnuts, vanilla extract