Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

1. Raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) - 2 cups
2. Coarse sea salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
3. White sugar - 2 cups
4. Light corn syrup - ½ cup
5. Water - 2 tablespoons
6. Unsalted butter - 5 tablespoons
7. Baking soda - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

Stir pumpkin seeds and sea salt together in a bowl.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.