Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle
Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle delivers a glassy crunch with toasted nutty notes from pumpkin seeds and a clean, caramel sweetness. It’s a standout treat for holiday platters or edible gifts, and perfect for snacking after dinner with coffee or tea. The contrast of shattering candy and tender seeds keeps each bite exciting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 13
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2
Combine sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden brown color.
- 3
Immediately add pumpkin seeds and stir well to coat them with the caramelized sugar.
- 4
Spread the very hot pumpkin seed mixture in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Let cool to room temperature.
- 6
Break or cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
- Calories 152.2 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.37 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 22.63 g 8%
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 21.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 102.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle is made with 4 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 152.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle made of?
- The main ingredients are Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 152.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle healthy?
- Crisp Pumpkin Seed Candy Brittle has an easyChef Pro health score of 21/100. Per serving, it provides 152.2 calories and 4.37 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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