SUNFLOWER BRITTLE
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
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.
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[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
Brandi Kaup
[email protected]This recipe is not very clear. I had to guess at what to do several times.
Andrew Ngobi
[email protected]I found that the brittle was a bit too hard. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Yaqoob Khan44566
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.
Asaed Hadoud
[email protected]I love the addition of the vanilla extract. It gives the brittle a really nice flavor.
Oyedele Adejoke
[email protected]This brittle is a great way to use up leftover sunflower seeds.
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[email protected]I've tried several different sunflower brittle recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Kalu Grace
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The brittle is so delicious!
Johorul Islame
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sunflower seeds, but I really enjoyed this brittle. The sweetness of the sugar balances out the nuttiness of the seeds.
Benard Otieno
[email protected]I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
marcandre lachance
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I just used a regular saucepan and a wooden spoon.
Emma Davis
[email protected]This is the best sunflower brittle I've ever had! It's so addictive, I can't stop eating it.
Hope Figueiredo
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great snack to have on hand for when you're craving something sweet.
Akash Dsa
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The brittle is thin and crispy, with a beautiful golden color. I love the nutty flavor of the sunflower seeds.