Xanthan Gum Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this pumpkin seed brittle hits that perfect sweet-salty note that makes it impossible to stop at just one piece. Honey and coconut oil form the base of the candy, cooked all the way to the hard-crack stage so the finished brittle snaps cleanly and holds together beautifully. The spice blend — cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric — gives every bite a subtle warmth that feels a little more interesting than your average candy. Because the whole thing comes together with straightforward pantry ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about, and no stabilizers or thickeners of any kind are needed to get that satisfying crunch. The key is having everything measured and ready before the honey hits the heat, since the mixture moves fast once it gets going. Once it cools and hardens on the parchment, you just break it into rustic shards and you're done. It's the kind of homemade treat that looks impressive on a snack board but takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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