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Peppery Pepita Brittle

Here's how you make Peppery Pepita Brittle
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  • Servings: 24
  • Prep: 0m
  • Cook: 24m
    • The following recipe serves 24 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 65 grams pumpkin seeds (unsalted, kernels, 1 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup (light-colored)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the pumpkinseed kernels and the next 4 ingredients (through red pepper), cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.

  • Step 2: Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Cook until a candy thermometer registers 335 degrees.

  • Step 3: Remove pan from heat; add pumpkinseed mixture and baking soda. Working quickly, spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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