Best Sunflower Brittle Recipes

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SUNFLOWER SEED BRITTLE



Sunflower Seed Brittle image

Make and share this Sunflower Seed Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 3/4 lb.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup salted dry roasted sunflower seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Butter a large baking sheet; set aside.
  • Melt butter in small saucepan.
  • Add seeds and salt and mix well.
  • Keep warm.
  • Melt sugar in heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • When sugar is golden brown, quickly stir in warm seeds.
  • Pour out onto baking sheet and spread with wooden spoon or spatula into 10" square.
  • Let cool until firm.
  • Break into pieces and store in air-tight container in a cool, dry place.

SUNFLOWER SEED BRITTLE



Sunflower Seed Brittle image

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.

SUNFLOWER BRITTLE



Sunflower Brittle image

My mother made this candy for years using several kinds of nuts. Then I was married and my husband raised sunflowers, so it seemed natural to use those. People always comment on the unique delicious taste.-Trish Gehlhar, Ypsilanti, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups raw or roasted sunflower kernels
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 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° (hard-ball stage). Stir in sunflower kernels and butter. Cook on medium to 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; vigorously stir in vanilla and baking soda. , Pour into a buttered 15x10x1-in. pan; spread evenly to fill pan. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON GINGER SUNFLOWER SEED BUTTERY BRITTLE



Lemon Ginger Sunflower Seed Buttery Brittle image

This is so tasty! No nuts. Easy to make for gifts for holidays, especially for people who cannot eat nuts. You don't have to use the ginger but definitely use the lemon!

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt, optional if purchased seeds unsalted (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
Pam cooking spray
3 cups white sugar
4 tablespoons white corn syrup
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan add butter, sunflower seeds, salt, lemon zest, and ginger. Heat on low heat, stirring until covered and warm.
  • Keep warm in warm oven.
  • Grease a large jelly roll pan with pam or other shortening.
  • In large heavy 4 quart saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon. Sugar will turn a golden brown. Do not burn.
  • Use a candy thermomenter. When the sugar mixture reaches hard crack stage 300*. Pull off heat.
  • Stir in baking soda and lemon extract. Beat it in thoroughly.
  • Take warmed sunflower seeds out of oven and fold into sugar mixture.
  • Spray large flat bottomed spoon with Pam.
  • Spread candy mixture on jelly roll pan.Even out with bottom of flat bottomed spoon.
  • Cool.
  • Crack into 4 inch pieces.
  • Store in air tight glass canisters or wrap with waxed paper between layers and put in decorative cups wrapped with colorful cellophane for the holidays.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 103.1, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 52.5, Protein 4.9

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