PUMPKIN SEED BRITTLE

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Candy     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Fall     Edible Gift     Seed     Candy Thermometer     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Special Equipment
A candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Spray a parchment-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside. Bring sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Fit saucepan with thermometer and cook until thermometer registers 290°F, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin seeds, butter, and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until pale brown and thermometer registers 305°F, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in baking soda and cinnamon (mixture will bubble vigorously), then immediately pour caramel onto prepared sheet. Using a heatproof spatula, quickly spread out and sprinkle with sea salt; let cool. Break brittle into pieces.
  • DO AHEAD: Brittle can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight, layered between sheets of parchment paper, at room temperature.

Jake Jeronimo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin seeds.


Basmala Mo
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This is the best pumpkin seed brittle recipe I've ever tried.


Waseem Farooq
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I've made this brittle several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Thandolwethu Zikalala
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This brittle is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds.


Jenny Dean-Miller
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin seeds, but I loved this brittle. The pumpkin seed flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Adrian Taylor
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I added some chopped nuts to my brittle for an extra crunch.


Krishna Rana
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This brittle is the perfect snack for fall. It's sweet, salty, and has a nice crunch.


Kevin Hill
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I love how easy this recipe is. I can make it in under 30 minutes.


BIllay Babic
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This was my first time making brittle, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to make.


Safiyah Jamila Ahmed Sorio
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Angel Fritts
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This pumpkin seed brittle was amazing! It had the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the pumpkin seeds added a nice nutty flavor.