Ingredients

•  2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 cup candied cherries-halved
• 1/4 cup candied citron

Directions

Heat sugar, water, syrup and salt stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil to 255 E F. In large bowl beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; pour the syrup mixture into them, beating with a whisk until mixture holds up in peaks. Add vanilla, almond extract and fruits. Pour into greased 8 inch square pan or drop from the tip of a spoon onto waxed paper. Remove candy from pan before cutting. Makes about 1 ½ lb.