Artificial Food Coloring Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this pumpkin seed brittle is the kind of snack that disappears faster than you'd expect. The color comes entirely from real ingredients — honey caramelizing to a deep amber, turmeric lending a subtle golden hue, and cinnamon and ginger doing what they do best. No dyes, no synthetic additives, just a short list of pantry staples that you can actually pronounce. Honey and coconut oil form the base of the brittle, cooked to the hard-crack stage so you get that satisfying snap with every piece. The spice blend is simple but layered, and the pepitas add a toasty, nutty richness that makes this feel far more special than the effort involved. It's a great option for holiday gifting, party snacking, or just keeping a stash on the counter for whenever the craving hits.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove. Measure out the pumpkin seeds and spices before you begin — the honey mixture moves quickly once it reaches temperature.
- 2
Combine the honey and coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the coconut oil melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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