Strawberry Divinity

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 (252u00b0). Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry; blend in jello.

6. 6

   When syrup reaches 252u00b0, 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.

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