How To Make Spicy Pumpkin-Seed Brittle | Tasting Table Recipe
Use pepitas to make a sweet, savory, crunchy treat
A dash of cayenne pepper and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt provide a bit of heat and savoriness to this easy brittle recipe. We'll be making it as a more grown-up alternative to Halloween candy this year.
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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Spicy Pumpkin-Seed Brittle
Learn to make a spicy pumpkin brittle.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
servings
12
ounces
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoons cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
Directions
- Using a wooden spoon, stir the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium heavy-bottom saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar melts, about 3 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium-low and continue to stir until the sugar has become a light golden brown color, about 12 to 14 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt, then add the pumpkin seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cayenne and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour the brittle mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet coated with nonstick spray. Spread the brittle into an even layer using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the coarse sea salt on top of the brittle and allow to cool at room temperature until completely hardened, about 1 hour. Once cooled, break into bite-size pieces. Make ahead: Brittle can be made 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 231 |
| Total Fat | 12.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.4 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g |
| Sodium | 132.3 mg |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
