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Spicy Almond and Pepitas Brittle

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author: Maria

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and grease well.
  • In copper pot or heavy bottom sauce pan, add sugar, light corn syrup and water and stir until well mixed. Cook on medium heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
  • When temperature reaches 290 degrees (use a candy thermometer) add the pepitas, almonds, butter and salt. Candy will bubble but stir until well mixed.
  • When temperature reaches 300 remove from heat, stir in baking soda, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon well mixed. Candy will bubble again.
  • Immediately pour onto lined cookie sheet. Spread evenly and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top. Let cool then crack brittle into pieces.