Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe). 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).

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Step 2

Stir pumpkin seeds and sea salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 257.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 49.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 37g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 12.7mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 154.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Folate: 1.1mcg

Calcium: 9.6mg 1%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 31.7mg 11%

Potassium: 102.1mg 3%

Sodium: 283.6mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 61.8

*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.

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