Sunflower Brittle Recipes

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.

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.

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.