Recipe for cooking raspberry divinity

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Raspberry Divinity

3 c. sugar
1 sm. box raspberry gelatin
1/2 c. flaked coconut
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. water

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook to hard ball stage.

Combine beaten egg whites and gelatin - beat until mixture forms stiff peaks. Pour hot syrup slowly into egg whites, beating until candy loses gloss and holds shape. Fold in coconut and nuts (optional). Pour into greased 9-in. square pan. Top with rows of chopped nuts and coconut.