Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for foil (if needed)
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup unsalted green pumpkin seeds
About 1 pound
Preparation
- Set aside a large nonstick baking mat or a sheet of oiled aluminum foil. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cream of tartar, and 1/2 cup water. Place over low heat, and stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high to bring mixture to a boil. Allow to boil without stirring until syrup turns golden amber, about 10 minutes. (Do not leave unattended as syrup caramelizes suddenly and burns easily.)
- Remove from heat, and quickly add pumpkin seeds. Tilt pan to coat seeds evenly. Immediately pour onto baking mat or foil, trying to spread mixture in a thin layer. Use a spatula to spread mixture evenly before it begins to set and harden.
- Allow to cool and harden completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
15 minutes plus cooling
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