Indulge your sweet tooth with the irresistible combination of pumpkin seeds and toffee in a single, delectable treat. Pumpkin seed toffee is a unique and captivating confection that blends the nutty crunch of pumpkin seeds with the buttery richness of toffee, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a culinary enthusiast looking to explore new horizons, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect pumpkin seed toffee, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate techniques involved in its preparation. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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PUMPKIN SEED TOFFEE
My kids are allergic to nuts, but they can eat pumpkin seeds! Every fall we save the seeds from our pumpkins to add to various recipes, including this one. -Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the sugar, water, corn syrup, pie spice and salt. Cook, stirring continuously, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in pumpkin seeds. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. Break or cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BROWN SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS
We double up the pumpkin flavor by using everyone's favorite seasonal spice blend. A touch of brown sugar makes them into a sweet treat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 cups seeds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse away all the pulp and stringy stuff.
- Spread the seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until dried out, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds with the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Return the seeds to the baking sheet, spread them out and roast until dry, about 35 minutes.
- Let cool, then break up into pieces before serving.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Seed the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Using a spoon, scrape the pulp and seeds out of your pumpkin into a bowl.
- Clean the seeds: Separate the seeds from the stringy pulp, rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water, then shake dry. Don't blot with paper towels; the seeds will stick.
- Dry them: Spread the seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet and roast 30 minutes to dry them out.
- Add spices: Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt and your choice of spices (see below). Return to the oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 20 more minutes.
- Sweet Toss with cinnamon and sugar (do not use salt in step 4).
- Indian Toss with garam masala; mix with currants after roasting.
- Spanish Toss with smoked paprika; mix with slivered almonds after roasting.
- Italian Toss with grated parmesan and dried oregano.
- Barbecue Toss with brown sugar, chipotle chile powder and ground cumin.
PUMPKIN SEED CANDY
Make and share this Pumpkin Seed Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kimke
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pepitas; toast, stirring constantly until seeds pop and become slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Place sugar and honey in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 3 minutes.
- Add pepitas, and continue cooking until temperature registers 285° on a candy thermometer, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and stir in cold butter.
- Let the mixture cool to 240°, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the inside of fifteen 1-inch-diameter black paper cups with melted butter, reserving 1 tablespoon.
- Spoon a scant tablespoon of the honey mixture into each cup.
- Brush a clean work surface with the remaining butter, and spoon the remaining honey mixture on it so mixture will continue to cool.
- When remaining candy is stiff and cool enough to handle, about 6 minutes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces with a greased knife.
- Wrap in cellophane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.4, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.2
PUMPKIN-SEED BRITTLE
You don't need to be a candymaker to master this easy brittle recipe! Melt together butter, light brown sugar, and honey, cook until they reach a boil, then stir in pumpkin seeds and cool until set. The brittle can be enjoyed by itself or broken over ice cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and honey. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture is medium amber and a candy thermometer registers 280 degrees, about 6 minutes. Stir in pumpkin seeds. Cook until mixture reaches 300 degrees, about 2 minutes. Pour onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely. Break into pieces.
PUMPKIN TOFFEE PIE
Easy and delicious alternative to plain pumpkin pie. The toffee adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Provided by badkitty
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sprinkle toffee bits into pie shell; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla and salt. Beat in the milk, cream and eggs until filling is smooth and creamy. Pour filling over toffee bits in pie shell. Place on baking sheet in the middle of the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 401.6 mg, Sugar 42 g
SIMPLY EASY BUTTERY TOFFEE
Make and share this Simply Easy Buttery Toffee recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Candy
Time 27m
Yield 3 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 15x10 inch baking pan with foil, extending over edges.
- In 3 qt saucepan, melt butter.
- Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 1/3 cup WATER.
- Cook on med-hi to boiling, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved.
- Clip on candy thermometer.
- Cook on med heat, stirring often, to 290 degrees.
- Remove thermometer.
- Spread in pan.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chocolate, let stand 2 minutes.
- Spread chocolate, top with nuts.
- Press nuts into chocolate.
- Cool until set.
TOFFEE-PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Enjoy this wonderful pumpkin and toffee cheesecake with whipped topping - perfect for dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 9h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crumbs and butter. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Beat in 2 of the eggs. Stir in 1 cup of the toffee bits. Spread over crust. In large bowl, mix pumpkin, whipping cream, 2/3 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 eggs just until blended. Slowly and carefully spoon over cheesecake layer.
- Bake 2 hours or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. Run spatula around edge of pan. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Run spatula around edge of pan; remove side of pan. Pipe whipped topping around edges of cheesecake; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 312 mg
PUMPKIN STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGS FOR TWO
These rich little date and pumpkin puddings have the texture of soft cake, and are imbued with a brown sugar toffee sauce that's broiled until bubbling, and, well, sticky. Don't skip the crème fraîche (or yogurt). That tang is essential for keeping any cloying sweetness at bay.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (8-ounce) ramekins or a small, shallow gratin dish with a 2- to 3-cup capacity (see Note).
- Prepare the puddings: In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the dates, butter, lemon zest and baking soda. Stir in the boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes or until cool.
- Whisk in pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and fine sea salt until well combined, then whisk in the flour.
- Scrape batter into the prepared ramekins and bake until just firm when pressed in the center, 28 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack until ready to serve. (Pudding can be baked up to 8 hours ahead.)
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter, and bourbon (if using). If the sauce separates, use an immersion or regular blender to blend it together.
- Just before serving, heat the broiler. Pour a little of the sauce over each pudding. Broil until the puddings bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt, and serve at once, with more sauce and crème fraîche dolloped on top.
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin seeds: Fresh pumpkin seeds are more flavorful and have a better texture than store-bought pumpkin seeds.
- Roast the pumpkin seeds before using them: Roasting the pumpkin seeds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: A heavy-bottomed saucepan will help to prevent the toffee from scorching.
- Stir the toffee constantly: Stirring the toffee constantly will help to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Be patient: It takes time for the toffee to reach the right consistency. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a sticky mess.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin seed toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that is sure to please everyone. So next time you have some extra pumpkin seeds, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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