Toasted Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Toasted pumpkin seeds give a new twist to brittle traditionally made with peanuts. This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. if you're not sure about the power levels in your microwave, check the owner's manual.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 3/4 pound

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup corn syrup
• 1  cup  toasted  pumpkin seeds
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In a 8-cup measure, combine sugar, cornsyrup, water and toasted pumpkin seeds. Microwave at high, uncovered, for 10-11 minuted or until medium-dark brown, without stirring.
2. Stir in butter, baking soda, and vanilla.
3. Immediately pour onto greased baking sheet, spreading out as much s possible and cool. The break into chunks.
4. NOTE: To toast pumpkin seeds, toss 1 cup seeds (unrinsed but pulp removed) with 1 tablespoons vegetable oil and salt to taste.
5. Spread in microwave-safe shallow glass dish and microwave at high for 5 minutes, stirring every minute. Then microwave at medium for 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until crisp.