2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped cherries
3/4 c. chopped nuts
3 qt. bowl or casserole

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in 3 quart bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Microwave 5 minutes on high or until mixture is clear. Stir thoroughly. Microwave 8 minutes on high or until a small amount dropped in very cold water forms a hard ball. While syrup is cooking. beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. When syrup is ready, beat egg whites with electric mixer while slowly pouring in a thin stream of hot syrup. Add vanilla. Beat until candy loses its gloss, about 6-8 minutes. Fold in fruits and nuts.