Beef Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this pumpkin seed brittle is the kind of treat that disappears fast once it hits the counter. Honey and coconut oil form the base of the candy, cooked to the hard-crack stage so every piece shatters with that satisfying snap. Cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in a gentle warmth that makes this feel a little more interesting than your average brittle, and the pepitas add a nutty, toasty bite throughout. The whole thing is naturally free from any animal-derived meat products — just pantry staples and seeds doing all the heavy lifting. It's a great reminder that some of the most impressive homemade candy requires nothing complicated, just a thermometer and a little patience near the stove. Break it into jagged pieces and pile them on a plate for a snack, a dessert board addition, or a gift that looks far more effortful than it actually was.
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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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