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Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🎃 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons coarse sea salt
    • 🍚 2 cups white sugar
    • ½ cup light corn syrup
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water
    • 🧈 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

2

Stir pumpkin seeds and sea salt together in a bowl.

3

Stir sugar, corn syrup, and water together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Boil until the mixture is dark golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in baking soda.

4

Pour pumpkin seeds into the sugar mixture and stir until well-combined. Transfer the pumpkin seed mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Cover with another silicone baking mat and press down to make an even surface.

5

Score the surface with a knife to form desired shapes. Let cool to room temperature and break into pieces.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

258

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 50
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup and shaping.Work quickly when transferring the brittle to the baking sheet as it hardens fast.Store the brittle in an airtight container to maintain its crunch.