![Sunflower Seed Brittle in pieces.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-Featured-Image-768x512.jpg)
I love making nut and seed brittles around the holidays. They are the perfect gift to make in batches, wrap and gift to friends, family and coworkers. For this holiday season, I chose sunflower seed brittle and the family loved it.
I also decided to “season” my brittle with cinnamon and nutmeg for extra flavor. I don’t ususally add spices to brittle recipes, but this time I did and really liked the results.
![butter, sugar and spices in pot.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-1-768x768.jpg)
With those tips, you should be ready to make brittle anytime you like. You may want to see my tips for Wrapping Candy, Nuts & Baked Goods. Brittle packages well and lasts a long time so it makes the perfect gift. Put a few pieces in cellophane bags with a bow is an easy way to gift a lot of people. Holiday boxes and tins, make excellent vessels for a large batch of the candy.
Homemade candy making doesn’t have to be hard. You just need a candy thermometer and patience. Have fun!
![thermometer in pot of bubbling sugar.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-2-768x768.jpg)
![Sunflower Seed Brittle poured onto baking sheet.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-3-768x768.jpg)
Once cooled and hardened, break it into small pieces. You can enjoy it right away or put it in a covered container and leave at room temperature until you are ready to enjoy. NEVER refrigerate brittle. It gets sticky and not what you are looking for.
![Sunflower Seed Brittle in pieces on a baking sheet.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-7-768x768.jpg)
Alternatively, box it up as a gift for friends and family. Whether this is for you or neighbors, everyone loves it. I hope you enjoy it. If you like this recipe, be sure to leave a rating and comment below. I’d love to hear from you.
![Sunflower Seed Brittle in a box.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-4-768x768.jpg)
If you’d like to try your hand at other homemade candy, try these recipes:
Swirling Chocolate Peppermint Bark
![Sunflower Seed Brittle in pieces.](https://mycuratedtastes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunflower-Seed-Brittle-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg)
Sunflower Seed Brittle
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Light corn syrup
- 1/4 Cup Unsalted butter
- 1 Tsp. Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground nutmeg
- 1 Tsp. Pure Vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 Cups Sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
- Large pinch of flaky salt (Maldon is a favorite)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or tin foil; set aside. Spray a wooden spoon with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla and heat over low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring the mix and let the mixture come to a boil. Cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer. (hard crack stage)
- Once the caramel comes to temperature, remove the pot from the heat and add the teaspoon of baking soda. Stir quickly with the wooden spoon sprayed with cooking spray. Add the sunflower seeds and continue stirring until combined.
- Quickly and carefully pour the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out as much as possible. Immediately sprinkle with the flaky salt. Let cool completely and then break into pieces. The brittle will be very thick and dense so spread quickly and use pressure to get it as thin as possible. Enjoy!