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CHERRY DIVINITY
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn sirup
3/4 cup water
1 package Cherry Jello
3 egg whites
1 cup broken pecans
Mix sugar, sirup, & water. Cook to 236 degrees. Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat gelatin into egg whites gradually, about 2 tablespoons at a time. Pour sirup in gradually, beating constantly. Beat until stiff & dull. Add nuts.
Drop from a teaspoon on waxed paper. Makes 140 pieces.