Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; A candy thermometer

Servings: persons

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
A candy thermometer

1
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 290u00b0F, 3-4 minutes.
2
Stir in pumpkin seeds, butter, and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until pale brown and thermometer registers 305u00b0F, 3-4 minutes.
3
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.
4
DO AHEAD:

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Seed Brittle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

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