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sunflower seed brittle

Sunflower Seed Brittle Recipe

Crispy, crunchy, and golden caramel-coated, this sunflower seed brittle is a simple homemade candy that melts in your mouth. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping desserts, it’s quick to make and tastes better than store-bought.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and measure all ingredients.
  2. Toast Seeds: Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add sunflower seeds and toast until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until sugar melts and turns light amber. Swirl pan gently if needed.
  4. Add Butter and Seeds: Lower heat, add butter, then sunflower and sesame seeds. Stir quickly to coat evenly.
  5. Add Baking Soda: Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle baking soda and salt. Stir—the mixture will foam.
  6. Spread and Cool: Pour the mixture onto parchment. Spread thinly with a spatula. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

Notes

  • Spread the brittle thin for the best crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature. It stays crunchy for up to two weeks.
  • You can swap some sunflower seeds for sesame seeds, almonds, or pecans for variety.
  • Watch sugar carefully; it can burn quickly.