Lunch: Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

2 c. shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. each ground cinnamon and salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 stick unsalted butter
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
You'll also need: candy thermometer

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 ºF. Scatter pumpkin seeds in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing once or twice, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of nonstick foil. In a small cup, whisk baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cayenne, if using, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, mix sugar, syrup and water. Cover and bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Add butter; stir until melted.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan with the tip in the sugar mixture. Over medium-high heat, cook, without stirring, 20 minutes or until thermometer registers 305 ºF. Stir in the seeds and vanilla.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle the baking soda mixture over top; stir vigorously with a heat-resistant rubber spatula 15 seconds, being careful not to spatter. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet; spread with a metal offset spatula as thinly as possible. Let cool. Break into pieces.

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