Pumpkin-and-sesame-seed brittle
3
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
Just the right balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and crunchy, this brittle is amazing. It would make a thoughtful holiday gift guaranteed to please anyone.
Ingredients
Canola oil
1 tsp
Unsalted pumpkin seeds without shells
5.333 Tbsp
Sesame seeds
1 Tbsp
Kosher salt
0.25 tsp
Cayenne pepper
0.125 tsp
Maple syrup
0.333 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set on heatproof surface. Lightly coat a small metal spatula with canola oil.
2
Stir together pepitas, sesame seeds, salt, and cayenne in small bowl; set aside.
3
Brush bottom of small heavy-bottomed saucepan with 1 teaspoon oil. Add maple syrup and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, but swirling the pan occasionally, until mixture turns dark amber and registers 285°F on candy thermometer.
4
Remove pan from heat and quickly stir in pepita mixture. Carefully pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and use oiled spatula to spread into about 7-inch circle. Let cool 5 minutes.
5
Using parchment, slide brittle onto cutting board and cut into 12 wedges. Let cool completely. Store at room temperature in airtight container with sheets of parchment between layers, up to 3 days.
6
Serving size: (1 wedge)
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