Pink Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in buttered, heavy 2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
3. 3
   Then cook, without stirring, to hard-ball stage, 250°.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites in large bowl of mixer until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Gradually add gelatin, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Slowly pour in syrup, beating constantly at high speed.
8. 8
   Continue beating until mixture begins to lose its gloss.
9. 9
   Stir in chopped nuts
10. 10
    Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper or into small paper muffin liners.
11. 11
    Makes about 4 dozen medium-sized pieces of candy.