SUNFLOWER SEED BRITTLE

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Delicious and different for snacking or gifts. Easy to make. Requires a candy thermometer for best results. If you use roasted seeds, omit 1/2 of the salt.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups corn syrup
2 cups sunflower seeds, raw
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

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

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