Desserts Jell-O Divinity Serves 6 3 cups sugar 他 cup white corn syrup 他 cup water 2 egg whites, beaten stiff 3-ounce package Jell-O, any flavor strawberry, raspberry, orange 1 cup chopped pecans oil or butter
Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook to hard ball stage (265 degrees on a candy thermometer). Combine beaten egg whites and Jell-O. Beat until firm peaks are formed. Pour hot syrup into egg whites and Jello in a very thin stream, as you continue beating. Continue beating until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape. Fold in nuts and drop by spoonfuls onto oiled or buttered wax paper. Cool and store in airtight container. Carmen Boatwright
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