Toasted Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 in a 8-cup measure, combine sugar, cornsyrup, water and toasted pumpkin seeds. microwave at high, uncovered, for 10-11 minuted or until medium-dark brown, without stirring.
• 2 stir in butter, baking soda, and vanilla.
• 3 immediately pour onto greased baking sheet, spreading out as much s possible and cool. the break into chunks.
• 4 note: to toast pumpkin seeds, toss 1 cup seeds (unrinsed but pulp removed) with 1 tablespoons vegetable oil and salt to taste.
• 5 spread in microwave-safe shallow glass dish and microwave at high for 5 minutes, stirring every minute. then microwave at medium for 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until crisp.