2 1/2 pounds maple sugar

1 1/2 cups water

4 to 6 egg whites

Shave sugar as fine as possible; add water, cook to soft ball stage. Beat egg whites until stiff and dry; add syrup slowly, beating all the time. Set bowl containing frosting over hot water, and cook for a few minutes, stirring hard. Remove from hot water as soon as mixture becomes slightly granular around edge of bowl. Beat until mixture holds its shape but spreads smoothly. One or more cups coarsely cut nuts may be added.