PUMPKIN SEED BRITTLE
Categories Candy Dessert Vegetarian Halloween Fall Vegan Seed Candy Thermometer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings (as part of tapas buffet)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put a 24- by 12-inch sheet of parchment on a work surface and anchor corners with pieces of tape. Bring sugar, water, and sea salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook mixture, without stirring, washing down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, until syrup registers 238°F (soft-ball stage) on thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes (sugar syrup will be colorless). Remove from heat and stir in seeds with a wooden spoon, then continue stirring until syrup crystallizes, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return pan to moderate heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts completely (sugar will continue to dry and become grainy before melting) and turns a deep caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes more (seeds will be toasted). Carefully pour hot caramel mixture onto parchment and carefully cover with another sheet. Immediately roll out (between sheets of parchment) as thinly as possible with a rolling pin, pressing firmly. Remove top sheet of parchment and immediately cut brittle into pieces with a heavy knife or pizza wheel. Cool brittle completely, then peel paper from bottom. (Alternately, break brittle into pieces once cool.)
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Emiliano Ayala
ea@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Nihika Islam
n89@gmail.comI had trouble getting the brittle to set properly. I think I may have cooked it for too long.
Dorcas Cudjoe
cudjoe.dorcas38@hotmail.co.ukThis brittle is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Alaa Aboushelleh
alaa_a@yahoo.comI love the addition of pumpkin pie spice to this recipe. It gives the brittle a warm and cozy flavor.
Mawada Ali
ali72@gmail.comThis brittle is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds. It's also a fun and festive treat to make for the holidays.
Becca Rosas
becca@gmail.comI've made this brittle several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy treat.
kindness chekwas
c-k@hotmail.comThis is the best pumpkin seed brittle I've ever had. It's so flavorful and has the perfect texture.
Ang pasang Sherpa
ang_p@aol.comI made this brittle for a Halloween party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Maduanusi Ikechukwu
ikechukwum19@gmail.comThis brittle is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It's also really addictive! I can't stop eating it.
esraa khamis
khamis-e@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this brittle without any problems.
Depression Life
life-d26@gmail.comThis pumpkin seed brittle is the perfect fall treat! It's easy to make and so delicious.