Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle
A Spicey Sweet Treat
Posted by Jessi D.
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This is a favorite with my family, especially around Christmas. The Cayenne Pepper gives it just a hint of heat.
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You Will Need (13 things)
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Brown Sugar Corn Syrup Or Light Syrup
- 2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
- Candy Thermometer
- 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 Large Saucepan
Steps (5 steps, 45 minutes)
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1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread Pumpkins seeds in a rimmed baking sheet. Roast in oven for 8-10 min. Toss seeds 1-2 times during roasting.
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2
Line baking sheet with 2 layers of foil. Whisk together soda, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne, set aside.
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3
In a large saucepan mix; sugar, syrup, and water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add butter and stir till melted
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4
Cook over medium/high heat without stirring for 20min or until a candy thermometer reads 305 degrees. Stir in pumpkin seeds and vanilla.
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5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with baking soda mixture from step 2. Stir vigorously for 15 sec. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool.
Break into pieces and enjoy