Divinity Fudge

2 c sugar
1/2 c corn syrup
1/2 c water
3/4 c candied cherries
2 egg whites
3/4 c blanched almonds
1 Tbs almond or lemon extract

Put the sugar, water and corn syrup into a sauce pan. 
Stir it while it dissolves over the fire, then let it boil without stirring to the light crack stage (265 degrees).
While it is cooking, beat the whites of eggs stiffly and when the syrup is ready, pour it over them, beating constantly.
Beat until creamy, add nuts, cherries and extract and pour into buttered tins. 

Maple Divinity Fudge:
Use preceding recipe using 1/2 c of maple syrup also.