Cashew-Pimiento Cheese Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 c Roasted unsalted cashews (or
-peanuts) (see note)
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Butter
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 ts Baking soda

NOTE: if you only have salted cashews, as I did, rinse them in a colander and dry them with a paper towel.

Line baking sheet or shallow baking pan with foil. Butter foil and metal spatula; set aside.

Combine nuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 6-cup microwave-safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes on High; stir well and cook 4 minutes longer on High. Mixture will be boiling.

Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Spread to about 1/4 inch thickness with spatula.

Let cool, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container. (I wrapped the pieces in plastic wrap.) Makes 1 pound.

/CANDY