Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Name: Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1.5 teaspoons coarse sea salt; 2 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

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The procedure for brittle is very simple, but there are points in the recipe when you have to move fast. Once your sugar mixture has turned a nice caramel color you have to immediately turn off the heat, add baking soda (be careful), add the seeds (be careful), and mix until combined. As the concoction cools it hardens quickly, so transfer into your pan and press as soon as you can (be careful).

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Stir pumpkin seeds and sea salt together in a bowl.
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 mixture is dark golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; whisk in baking soda.
Pour pumpkin seeds into sugar mixture and stir until well-combined. Transfer pumpkin seed mixture to prepared baking sheet. Place another silicone baking mat over the top of the pumpkin seed mixture and press down to make an even surface for the brittle. Let harden for about 30 seconds; remove top baking mat. Score surface with a knife to form desired shapes. Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute about 3/4 teaspoon fine salt for the coarse sea salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
7g	Fat
50g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 284mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 2g
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 102mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.