Pumpkin Seed Brittle
- Yield: 10 servings
You’ll need a candy thermometer to make this recipe. For a “browner,” richer tasting brittle, substitute 1 cup packed brown sugar for granulated sugar.
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 1cup pepitas (shelled pumpking seeds) toasted
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 1/2cup light corn syrup
- 1/4cup water
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Butter a rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix vanilla and baking soda in cup.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, making sure it does not touch the bottom. Without stirring, cook until thermometer reaches 285F.
- Add toasted pepitas and continue cooking, stirring often to prevent seeds from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until thermometer reaches 300F.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla mixture and butter. Stir until combined.
- Carefully pour mixture onto baking sheet. Spread into a thin layer with a spatula. Let cool until hardened. Break into pieces. (Brittle can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 week). Serves 10.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 260
- Fat 11g
- Cholesterol 3 mg
- Sodium 141 mg
- Carbohydrate 37g
- Fiber 1g
- Protein 7g
