Paraben Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this 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 coating — no corn syrup, no artificial additives, just clean, recognizable ingredients that come together beautifully at the hard-crack stage. The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric gives every shard a deep, aromatic warmth that feels almost festive, while the pepitas add a satisfying snap and a subtle nuttiness. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, store-bought confections can be a minefield of hidden additives, so making brittle from scratch like this is genuinely liberating. The process moves quickly once the honey mixture gets going, so having everything measured and ready before you start is the real secret to success. Once it cools and shatters into jagged, jewel-like pieces, it's equally at home on a cheese board, tucked into a gift bag, or eaten straight off the parchment.
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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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