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.