Spiced Maple Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipes

SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

SPICED MAPLE PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until the seeds turn slightly brown in color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain off any excess butter, and stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup until the seeds are thoroughly coated with spices. Spread the seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 to 45 total minutes of baking time.

PUMPKIN SEED BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Combine sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved and turned a golden brown color. Immediately add pumpkin seeds and mix well to coat with the caramelized sugar.
• Spread the very hot pumpkin seed mix thinly onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool to room temperature. Break or cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.

SPICED MAPLE PUMPKIN SEED BRITTLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds, stir to coat with oil, and gently toast for 2 minutes. You don't want to fully toast the seeds yet, so they shouldn't brown. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle in spices, and toss to coat. Set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
• In a large saucepan with a candy thermometer set up, combine sugar, maple syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar begins to boil, stop stirring. Cook until the sugar reaches 300⁰F, using a wet pastry brush to wipe down any crystallized sugar from the sides of the pan as needed. When the sugar reaches 300⁰F, add butter, salt, and 1 cup of the spiced pumpkin seeds (reserve the last ¼ cup of seeds for topping).
• Continue to cook until the mixture reaches 310⁰F. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. This will cause the mixture to bubble up a bit.
• Working quickly, pour the syrup onto the greased parchment and spread evenly with a greased, heatproof spatula. Sprinkle with remaining pumpkin seeds while the syrup is still hot, so they stick to the top. Allow to cool for at least 2 hours before breaking into pieces and serving.