Sweet and Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
• 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are dry and toasted, approximately 45 minutes. Note that larger seeds might require a longer baking time.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the toasted pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of sugar. Cook and stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds.
6. Pour the candied pumpkin seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar mixture. Stir well until the seeds are fully coated. Allow them to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 19 g
• Sodium Content: 152 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g