Description
A delightful autumn treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin with a crunchy texture, ideal for sharing and celebrating fall festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
- 1–2 cups nuts (peanuts, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a clean kitchen and gather all ingredients and tools (10 minutes).
- Make the Pumpkin Mixture: Combine pumpkin purée, sugar, water, and pumpkin spice in a pot and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves (15 minutes).
- Cook the Sugar: Heat mixture, checking with a candy thermometer until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage), stirring occasionally (20 minutes).
- Add Nuts and Flavorings: Remove from heat, stir in nuts and vanilla extract (5 minutes).
- Pour and Cool: Spread mixture onto a silicone mat or parchment paper and allow to cool completely (30 minutes).
- Break into Pieces: Once cool, break brittle into desired sizes and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for freshness; avoid moisture by adding a small piece of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg