On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:37:33 -0500, Goomba >
wrote:

>Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>
>> OK- I did it using cashews. I was nervous because you said you had
>> trouble-- so I watched it closely and just went by feel.
>>
>> I did 4 minutes- stir- 2 minutes- add butter and vanilla- then 2
>> minutes more. It is a lighter color than I would have shot for if
>> I was stirring. But it set up fine and is delicious-- so I don't
>> think I'll mess with what worked.
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>
>Did you alter the power at all? Or just your timing?
>I'll give it another go using your times on peanuts. Thank You!
>What type of cashews did you use?


Just the timing. I was going to just follow the recipe-- but it was
bubbling pretty good after that 1st 4, so I was afraid I was going to
burn it. Then I was committed, so I figured it was easier to just
hit the minute button, than to adjust the power each time.

It was light enough that next time I might try 4-3-2. Interesting
that, although it has a lot less butter than my stovetop recipe-- it
tastes *more* buttery.

My kitchen is kind of cold- so I warmed my tools & pan in the oven for
a few minutes at 200. [that's where it was- warming up for the Turtle
bites, which my wife is now addicted to]

I just used roasted & salted cashews.

Jim