-Jello Book
3 c Sugar
3/4 c Light corn syrup
3/4 c Water
2 Egg whites
1 pk (3-oz) any fruit flavor
-Jell-O
1 c Chopped nuts
1 c Fine-grated coconut
Lovely candies, that are flavored and colored with fruit flavor gelatin.
Mix sugar, corn syrup, and water; bring to a boil over low heat, stirring
to dissolve sugar. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until a little
syrup forms a hard ball in cold water (or 252F on a candy thermometer) -
about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Then
add Jell-O, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until mixture will stand in
stiff peaks.
Then pour syrup in a thin stream over the egg white mixture, beating
constantly. Continue beating until mixture will hold its shape and loses
its gloss- about 10 minutes with an electric mixer. Add nuts; quickly pour
in to a well-greased 9-inch square pan, or drop by teaspoonsfuls onto wax
paper and allow to dry. Let stand in pan until firm enough to handle,
about 10 minutes. Cut into 8 strips, foll in coconut, and cut each into 10
to 12 pieces. Roll in coconut again. Allow to dry about 2 hours. Store in
a covered container. Makes about 7 dozen candies. Note if candy becomes too
stiff during beating, add few drops hot water.
Posted on $P OTHER on 01/14 by B CHRISTENSEN (CPVM71A) MM by Cathy Svitek
