Combine sugar, water, and salt. Boil to soft ball stage (236 F). Pour slowly, beating constantly, over stiffly beaten egg white. Beat until stiff enough to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon. Pile lightly on saltines. Sprinkle with nuts. Place on baking sheet. Brown in slow oven (325 F). Chopped raisins may be substituted for, or used with the nuts. 40 servings. ----