Mix sugar corn syrup water and salt in saucepan Stir until sugar is dissolved Cover and bring to a boil
Cook for a minute or two to wash down sugar crystals
Remove cover Cook without stirring until syrup reaches hard ball stage 260 or until syrup is slightly brittle when dropped in cold water Beat egg whites until frothy
Continue beating adding Jell-O slowly Beat until candy is creamy Stir in nuts Candy sets quickly