Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 🧂 ½ tablespoon kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoons molasses; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 ½ cups roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds

Cost $4, save $11

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
12 Servings
$4

Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Cost $4, save $11

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
12 Servings
$4

INGREDIENTS

Spices
- 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 🧂 ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Seeds
- 3 ½ cups roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk brown sugar, water, salt, molasses, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg together in a medium mixing bowl. Add pumpkin seeds and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until crispy, stirring halfway through, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, then carefully slide or lift the parchment paper off the baking sheet and set on the counter to cool completely. Break up any clumps with your hands and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

105

Calories

4
Protein
16
Carbs
4
Fats

💡 Store the candied pumpkin seeds in an airtight container to maintain crispness.Use pre-roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds to save preparation time.Experiment with adding other spices, like paprika or cardamom, for unique flavors.