Strawberry Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Cook preserves over low or medium heat until the mixture gets thin or melts.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, corn syrup and the melted preserves in a heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   If sugar crystals form on sides of pan, wipe them off.
5. 5
   Continue cooking to the hard-ball stage (252°). Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry; blend in jello.
6. 6
   When syrup reaches 252°, pour in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat as long as possible, using wooden spoon if mixture becomes too stiff for mixer.
7. 7
   Add nuts and pour into lightly buttered square pan.
8. 8
   When cool and firm, cut into 36 pieces.
9. 9
   If divinity has not hardened by the time it is completely cool, put in the freezer for an hour or so.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 pounds.