Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this seed brittle is the kind of snack that disappears faster than you'd expect. Honey and coconut oil form the base of the candy coating, cooked all the way to the hard-crack stage so every piece shatters satisfyingly when you break it apart. Raw pumpkin seeds bring a nutty richness, while cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in a subtle warmth that makes this feel a little more interesting than your average brittle. The whole thing is built from pantry staples — no cured meats, no processed additives, nothing that sneaks in unwanted preservatives — so it's a genuinely clean treat from start to finish. Spreading it thin on the parchment is the key move; you want those seeds in a single layer so every piece gets that satisfying snap. Once it cools and hardens, break it into rustic shards and pile them into a bowl for snacking, or wrap pieces up as a simple homemade gift. It's proof that candy-making doesn't have to be complicated or full of ingredients you'd rather avoid.
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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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