Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds roasted with notes of cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and brown sugar create a magically salty-spicy-sweet combination. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

Directions

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Notes:

You can substitute light corn syrup for molasses, if desired.

If you don't have pumpkin or squash to collect seeds from, that's okay. Most grocery stores and mini marts sell them in the snack section.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105 Calories
4g Fat
16g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 197mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.