Raspberry Divinity

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1 small box raspberry gelatin
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook to hard ball stage.
2. Combine beaten egg whites and gelatin - beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
3. Pour hot syrup slowly into egg whites, beating until candy loses gloss and holds shape.
4. Fold in coconut and nuts (optional).
5. Pour into a greased 9 inch square pan.
6. Top with rows of chopped nuts and coconut.