Cherry Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. 2
   Stop stirring; continue cooking until 260° on candy thermometer or until a small drop hardens when dropped in cold water.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff peaks form.
4. 4
   Continue beating egg whites while pouring the hot syrup in a fine stream into the whites, blending well.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull (this may take several minutes).
7. 7
   Fold in nuts and cherries.
8. 8
   Quickly drop mixture from tip of a buttered teaspoon onto waxed paper.
9. 9
   Allow to dry for 2 or 3 hours.
10. 10
    Then store in airtight container.