Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Get in the holiday spirit with delicious maple bourbon pumpkin seed brittle made with no corn syrup! This Christmas candy can be a fun homemade gift, or keep it all for yourself! (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 1 9x13" pan 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: candy
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar ( I used Sugar in the Raw)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large saucepan, heat sugar, maple syrup, bourbon and butter over medium heat, stirring to combine, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Attach a candy thermometer and continue to cook without stirring, until mixture reaches 300°F. turn off heat and quickly stir in pumpkin seeds, baking soda and salt. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Work carefully – mixture will be very hot and can cause burns if it gets on your skin.
- Cool until hardened and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
Keywords: brittle, pumpkin seeds, candy, Christmas
Find it online: https://livelytable.com/maple-bourbon-pumpkin-seed-brittle/