PUMPKIN SEED TOFFEE

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My kids are allergic to nuts, but they can eat pumpkin seeds! Every fall we save the seeds from our pumpkins to add to various recipes, including this one. -Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the sugar, water, corn syrup, pie spice and salt. Cook, stirring continuously, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in pumpkin seeds. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. Break or cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Helen Koppie
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This toffee is the best! I've tried many different toffee recipes, but this one is by far the best.


David Axle Adams
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I love this toffee! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


itz-jani7 Official
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This toffee is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Matiur Rahman
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I've been making this toffee for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Keke M.
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I made this toffee for my friends and they all loved it. They said it was the best toffee they've ever had.


Kevin R
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This toffee is the perfect gift for the holidays. It's delicious and easy to make.


Mirza 440
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I'm not a big fan of toffee, but this recipe changed my mind. This toffee is so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Anamul Hosan
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This toffee is so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Desaray Sinsun
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I made this toffee for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best toffee he's ever had.


Juliana Misita
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This toffee is the perfect fall treat! The pumpkin seeds add a nice touch of flavor.


Shohag Md0944
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I've never made toffee before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The toffee turned out perfectly and it was so delicious.


Nicole Hernandez
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This toffee is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Melissa Sanchez
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I made this toffee for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Davian Del Carmen
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This toffee is delicious! I love the combination of pumpkin seeds and toffee.


Christopher samuels (Bond)
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I've made this toffee several times and it's always perfect. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Vivian Burek
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This toffee is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Caden Davidson
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Damien Brow
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This toffee was a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch and the toffee was perfectly sweet and buttery.