Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds saved from your Halloween pumpkin are toasted and coated with a sweet, spicy cinnamon and chili seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 118 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup raw cleaned whole pumpkin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Roast until brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Set the seeds aside in a large bowl.

Step 3

Place the cinnamon, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and set aside.

Step 4

Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar turns a light golden brown color. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.

Step 5

Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the roasted pumpkin seeds, and stir to coat. Pour the cinnamon-chili powder mixture over the seeds, and toss to coat the seeds with the spices.