Spiced Maple Pumpkin Seeds

When carving pumpkins, don't toss the seeds! Make these spiced maple pumpkin seeds with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg — they're perfect for snacking.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds turn slightly brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off any excess butter.

Step 3

Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until seeds are thoroughly coated with spices. Spread seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.