Delicious and Crunchy Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

This pumpkin seed brittle recipe is a delightful twist on the classic peanut brittle. It's easy to make and is perfect for snacking or giving as a homemade gift. The combination of sweet caramel and crunchy pumpkin seeds creates a delicious treat that everyone will love. Follow this recipe and impress your friends and family with your homemade pumpkin seed brittle!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up, so be careful.
5. Stir in the pumpkin seeds until they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
6. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out using a spatula.
7. Allow the pumpkin seed brittle to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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