Divinity

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. corn syrup
1/3 c. water
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
1/4 c. candied cherries
1 c. nuts

Cook sugar, syrup and water until it spins a long thread (230°). Add one-third of this syrup slowly to the stiffly beaten egg whites. Place remaining syrup on heat and let it return to boiling point and boil one minute longer. Add one third more to the egg whites, beating constantly. Boil the remaining syrup one minute more, then add and continue beating until candy is creamy. Add flavoring, sliced candied cherries (not maraschino) and broken nuts. Pour into buttered pans or drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.