Pumpkin Seed Brittle
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- Served Person: Makes 16 servings
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- nonstick vegetable oil spray
- a candy thermometer
- 1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
- Cholesterol 4 mg(1%)
- Fat 6 g(9%)
- Fiber 1 g(2%)
- Protein 2 g(5%)
- Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
- Sodium 80 mg(3%)
- Calories 143
Preparation 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.
Preparation 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.
