Never Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook until syrup reaches the first ball stage (254° on a candy thermometer).
3. 3
   Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, moist peaks form when beaters are raised.
4. 4
   Add half the syrup gradually to egg whites, beating constantly.
5. 5
   Return remaining syrup to stove to boil up again, then gradually beat into egg whites.
6. 6
   Continue beating until dry.
7. 7
   Beat in vanilla and nuts by hand.
8. 8
   Add coloring and cherries if desired.