Sunflower Seed Brittle Recipe

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Sunflower Seed Brittle
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees (hard-ball stage).
  3. Stir in sunflower seeds and butter. Cook on medium to 300 degree (hard-crack stage).
  4. Remove from the heat; vigorously stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  5. Pour into a buttered 15x10x1 baking pan; spread evenly to fill pan. Cool completely.
  6. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 119.66 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.59g 1%
Cholesterol 1.27mg 0%
Sodium 107.08mg 4%
Potassium 13.2mg 0%
Total Carbs 27.93g 9%
Sugars 25.81g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 2.57g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.26 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.25g 1%
Cholesterol 2.72mg 0%
Sodium 229.32mg 4%
Potassium 28.28mg 0%
Total Carbs 59.82g 9%
Sugars 55.28g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 1%
Protein 5.49g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 2%
Calcium 23.7mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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