Spiced Pepita Bacon Brittle
- 2 cups Raw Pepitas (pumpkin Seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 3 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 4 slices Cooked And Crumbled Bacon, Divided
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- In a medium bowl, add pepitas, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Toss to coat well.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, butter and corn syrup and bring to a boil.
- Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramel is light brown and registers 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the pepitas and half of the bacon, then immediately pour the brittle, scraping if need be onto a large rimmed, non-stick and/or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Using the back of a large spoon, spread the brittle into a thin, even layer.
- Sprinkle with salt and remaining bacon.
- Let it cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Break the brittle into large shards.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, water, butter, syrup, bacon, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/spiced-pepita-bacon-brittle/ (may not work)