Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

This Pumpkin Seed Brittle recipe is one of our yummy pumpkin dessert recipes that makes a wonderful holiday gift for family and friends. It is one of our delicious make ahead Thanksgiving recipes that you can have prepared ahead of time for guests.


2 cups hulled pumpkin seeds

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoons salt

2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/3 cups water

1 cup dark corn syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. Butter an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet and set aside.

2. Toss the pumpkin seeds with vegetable oil and then transfer them to a large, heavy-bottom skillet. Toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the seeds crackle and pop and become light golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the salt. Cool on a clean baking sheet.

3. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, mix the sugar, water, and corn syrup, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high and boil without stirring until the mixture registers 290 degrees F on a candy thermometer (30 to 45 minutes).

4. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the toasted seeds and butter until just combined and the butter melts. Immediately pour the mixture onto the buttered baking sheet and spread evenly with the back of a spoon. Allow the candy to cool on a rack until hard.

5. Flex the baking sheet, loosen and remove the candy. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the freezer.

Tip: This Pumpkin Seed Brittle recipe makes a great gift. Wrap in colored cellophane and tie with a ribbon or present in a pretty tin container.

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