Combine sugar, syrup and water until sugar is dissolved.
Bring to boil and cook to form a hard ball or 250 degree F
Beat egg white until it fluffs up. Add the dry jello to it.
Gradually beat until mixture holds a definite peak.
Pour syrup over egg whites in a very fine stream, beating constantly until candy holds shape and loses gloss.
Fold in nuts.
Pour into an 8" pan or drop on to wax paper.