Infused Pecan Pumpkin Seed Brittle (A Crunchy Sweet-Salty Snack)

Golden, crackly brittle loaded with pecans and pumpkin seeds is an easy fall candy. Cannabutter stirred in at the end makes it a measured, low-dose snack. For adults 21+ where cannabis is legal.

Key takeaways

• Makes about 20 pieces at about 2 mg THC each using 4 tablespoons of cannabutter at roughly 10 mg per tablespoon.
• Candy temperature matters: use a thermometer.
• Add the cannabutter once the sugar is off the heat.
• Label and store away from kids and pets.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 4 tablespoons cannabutter (about 40 mg THC total; adjust to your potency)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly butter it with regular butter.
2. Cook the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy pot to 240°F (115°C). Stir in the pecans and pumpkin seeds.
3. Continue cooking, stirring, to 300°F (150°C).
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cannabutter and vanilla until combined, then the baking soda (it will foam).
5. Pour onto the sheet and spread thin. Cool completely.
6. Break into about 20 pieces of similar size.

Dosing and safety

Start low and go slow: try one small piece at about 2 mg and wait at least two hours. Break pieces evenly so doses are consistent, and mix thoroughly before pouring. Careful: hot sugar causes serious burns. Label clearly, store securely away from kids and pets, and never drive or operate machinery after consuming. This is not medical advice. Cannabis is for adults 21+, so follow your local laws.

Frequently asked questions

How much THC is in each piece?

With about 40 mg THC across about 20 pieces, each is roughly 2 mg. Pieces vary in size, so break them evenly.

Why add cannabutter at the end?

Very high temperatures can degrade cannabinoids, so it goes in once the pot is off the heat.

How should I store it?

Airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, labeled, away from kids and pets, and away from humidity.

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