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
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) on a candy thermometer.
- 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.
- Stir in the pumpkin seeds until they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out using a spatula.
- Allow the pumpkin seed brittle to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
