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Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Sesame Seeds

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time35 mins

This unique recipe of pumpkin seed brittle with sesame seeds is a great fall snack. What could be better than pumpkin seeds and sugar together?

Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Sesame Seeds

 1 cup sugar
 ½ cup light corn syrup
 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds
 1 tsp Colavita Olive Oil
 1 tsp vanilla
 1 tsp baking soda
 ½ cup sesame seeds
1

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Lightly oil the parchment with Colavita Olive Oil.

2

Combine sugar, corn syrup and olive oil in a 2 quart bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in pumpkin seeds and microwave on high for 3 more minutes. Stir in vanilla and microwave for 1 ½ minutes more.

3

Remove bowl from microwave and add in baking soda, stirring constantly. The mixture will lighten in color.

4

Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Your brittle will harden in about 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8