These toasted pumpkin seeds with sugar and spice are candied, then tossed with pumpkin pie spice, sugar, and salt. Easy to prepare and hard to mess up.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
290 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Step 2
Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes. Larger seeds may take longer.
Step 4
Stir together 2 tablespoons white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Set aside.
Step 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add toasted pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with remaining 4 tablespoons sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon until sugar melts, about 45 seconds.
Step 6
Pour candied pumpkin seeds into the bowl with spiced sugar; stir until coated. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
