Grandaddy's Christmas Divinity

My grandfather made this wonderful divinity for our family every Christmas for as long as anyone can remember. I should mention that the recipe is a bit "weather-dependent"; don't make it on a rainy, damp day... It won't set up quite right unless the atmosphere is reasonably dry.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 25

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups white corn syrup (Karo)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup black walnut
• 2  egg whites, beaten stiff

Directions

1. Mix sugar, syrup, and water; cook mixture until it forms a soft ball. Add extract if using.
2. Divide into 2 equal portions.
3. Fold the stiff egg whites into half the mixture VERY SLOWLY.
4. Continue cooking the remaining half of the mixture until it forms a hard ball.
5. Combine mixtures very slowly.
6. Fold in nuts.
7. Pour into pan immediately.