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Salted Pumpkin Caramels

Salted Pumpkin Caramels

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  • 60 Min
  • 64 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Nuts and Seeds

    • 2/3 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds

  • Fruits and Vegetables

    • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree

  • Dairy

    • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into slices

  • Sweeteners

    • 2 cups white sugar
    • 1/3 cup maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

  • Liquids

    • 1/4 cup water

  • Spices

    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • Other

    • 3/4 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, such as fleur de sel

STEPS

1

Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, tossing often, until light golden brown. Remove, cool, and set aside.

2

Butter an 8x8-inch heatproof dish and line with parchment paper. Add pumpkin seeds in an even layer.

3

Whisk sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and set aside.

4

Combine pumpkin puree and cream, heating slowly in a small saucepan. Prep butter, spices, salt, and vinegar in separate dishes for quick access.

5

Heat sugar mixture over medium-high heat until it boils, then reduce to medium heat. Stir occasionally until it reaches 245°F (118°C).

6

Carefully add warm pumpkin-cream mixture to the caramel, whisking to combine while preventing overflow.

7

Cook mixture on medium heat until temperature returns to 240°F-245°F (115°C-118°C).

8

Remove from heat and stir in butter, spices, salt, and vinegar.

9

Pour caramel mixture into the prepared dish slowly, preserving the pumpkin seed layer. Cool for 10 minutes.

10

Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top, cooling at room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

11

Cut into 64 pieces using a sharp knife, cleaning the blade as needed.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

57

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 Toast pumpkin seeds gently to avoid bitterness.Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for even heat distribution.Prepare all finishing ingredients in advance to streamline the caramel-making process.Cut caramels while cold for cleaner edges.