Pine Nut and Pumpkin Seed Brittle (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Pine Nut and Pumpkin Seed Brittle (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 oz (about 1/2 cup) pine nuts
  • 3 oz (about 1/2 cup) hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place the pine nuts and pumpkin seeds on a sheet pan and place in the oven. Roast the nuts until golden, shaking the pan periodically to ensure even browning, about 10 minutes.
  3. Line a large sheet pan with a silpat cover, or, with aluminum foil. Smooth out any wrinkles that form on the sheet pan, grease with the vegetable oil and set aside. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, without stirring. Add the corn syrup and continue to boil the sugar, brushing down the sides of the saucepan with a brush that's been dipped in water to force down into the pan any crystallized sugar that forms on the walls of the pan.
  4. When the sugar reaches 250 degrees F, gradually add the butter, but do not stir. Continue to cook the sugar until it starts to turn a light caramel color. Remove from the heat and add the salt and baking soda, stirring to distribute. Pour the sugar over the silpat and cover evenly, making a thin sheet over the silpat. While the sugar is still warm, sprinkle the pine nuts and pumpkin seeds over the candy. Allow to cool completely before breaking and serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 591.51 Kcal (2477 kJ)
Calories from fat 361.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.16g 62%
Cholesterol 71.94mg 24%
Sodium 199.58mg 8%
Potassium 498.83mg 11%
Total Carbs 44.63g 15%
Sugars 40.38g 162%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 6%
Protein 19.27g 39%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 70.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308.69 Kcal (1292 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.96g 62%
Cholesterol 37.54mg 24%
Sodium 104.15mg 8%
Potassium 260.32mg 11%
Total Carbs 23.29g 15%
Sugars 21.07g 162%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 6%
Protein 10.06g 39%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 17%
Calcium 37mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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