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Default Making microwave candy

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>> Now I don't know how to adjust my "up till now" fool proof recipe to
>> account for the increased wattage. Recipe below. If anyone has any
>> suggestions I'd welcome them.

>
> My instinct would be to try it again at 90% power. [can you do 95%
> with that one?]
>
> I would be trying to keep the time the same so the heat has the same
> chance to distribute.
>
> Thanks for the recipe-- I'm going to try it with some cashews.


The important thing with my recipe is that the peanuts were raw. I think
they'd get overcooked if roasted peanuts were used? Not sure about
cashews though?

I'll try your suggestion on cutting the power back. I don't know what
the old nuker's wattage was but this new one is 1100 watts.