Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup-Grade B if possible
  • 1 cup shelled, roasted, and salted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • fine flaked sea salt

Method

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in sugar and maple syrup, bring to a, be careful as this mixture will be very hot.
  • Stirring constantly, watch the mixture carefully as it browns, until it reaches about 280 degrees F.
  • When it becomes a nice golden amber color (5-6 minutes) add seeds and spices. Stir to mix for about a minute or so- candy thermometer should read about 300 degrees F
  • Slowly pour and spread mixture (about 1/8-1/4" thick) onto a cookie sheet with a silicon mat on it. Let mixture cool completely.
  • Once mixture is cool, sprinkle sea salt over the slab, then break into pieces.