Best 10 Pumpkin Spiced And Sugared Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a delectable treat that captivates the senses with its cozy warmth and autumnal charm: pumpkin spiced and sugared pumpkin seeds. These tiny morsels of goodness are a symphony of flavors, combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the rich warmth of spices and the delicate crunch of sugar. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, a topping for salads or yogurt, or a festive addition to holiday gatherings, these roasted pumpkin seeds offer a delightful culinary experience that is both comforting and satisfying. Embark on this culinary journey with us as we explore the best recipe for creating these delectable gems, ensuring that every bite transports you to a cozy autumn haven.

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SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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These pumpkin seeds make a great tasting and healthy snack.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ tablespoons margarine, melted
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 213.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE



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This is a delicious unique variation of toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy to prepare and hard to mess up. Once you start eating them, you won't be able to stop!

Provided by Jani

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Larger seeds may take longer.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sprinkle the remaining sugar over them. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds. Pour seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar and stir until coated. Allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

BROWN SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS



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We double up the pumpkin flavor by using everyone's favorite seasonal spice blend. A touch of brown sugar makes them into a sweet treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 cups seeds

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (from 1 large pumpkin)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse away all the pulp and stringy stuff.
  • Spread the seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until dried out, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Toss the pumpkin seeds with the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
  • Return the seeds to the baking sheet, spread them out and roast until dry, about 35 minutes.
  • Let cool, then break up into pieces before serving.

SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the parchment
1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
2 cups salted pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cumin and cayenne. In a large bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Stir in the pumpkin seeds, then add the sugar mixture and toss until the seeds are completely coated.
  • Spread the seeds out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

CARAMELIZED SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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These pumpkin seeds are both sweet and spicy at the same time. They have much more flavor than any other pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Theresa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
cooking spray
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of sugar, the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, and set aside.
  • Place the pumpkin seeds on the prepared baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the toasted pumpkin seeds along with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook and stir the seeds until the sugar forms a coating on the seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the caramelized seeds into the bowl of sugar-spice mixture, toss to coat, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 584.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Pumpkin seeds must be completely dried out in the oven before combining with spices. Whether for cooking or carving, choose an unblemished pumpkin that feels heavy for its size; it will store well, uncarved, at room temperature, for up to a month.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium pumpkin
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut pumpkin open from the bottom, removing seeds with a long-handled spoon. Separate flesh from seeds, and reserve the flesh for another use (see Pumpkin Pie). Pumpkin should yield 1 cup seeds. Spread seeds on parchment in an even layer. Bake until dry, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Let cool.
  • In a medium bowl combine 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook until sugar melts and pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize, about 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to bowl with spices, and stir well to coat. Let cool. These may be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SUGAR & SPICE ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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I found the basis for this recipe on All Recipes.com, posted there by Jani. I liked the idea but felt it needed some changes to fit my family's taste. It's a sweet, pumpkin pie spiced flavor with a hint of salt that we really enjoyed. I'm posting my version here for safe keeping because we all want to make this again next year.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
5 tablespoons sugar (divided)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (iodized table salt is fine, I just avoid it due to thyroid disease)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • On foil lined cookie sheet (I fold up all four sides of foil to form a lip so they don't slide off), spread out seeds in a single layer.
  • Toast in oven for 45-50 minutes, stirring several times until seeds are dry & starting to brown.
  • When seeds are toasted, melt butter in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add seeds & 2 Tablespoons of the sugar. Stir until sugar is melted. About 1 minute.
  • In medium sized mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 3 Tablespoons of sugar with the salt & pumpkin pie spice.
  • Add pumpkin seeds from skillet to mixing bowl & stir until coated.

SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Don't toss those seeds! With a bit of seasoning and a little honey, you can make a sweet and spicy snack with a satisfying crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove seeds from pumpkin. Discard membranes and spread seeds on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Toss seeds with olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, plus cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, and honey.
  • Return to oven and roast coated seeds until golden, about 15 minutes. Scrape from pan and stir seeds as they cool to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 144 g

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ArtWork

Categories     Vegan

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pumpkin seeds (from 1 medium pumpkin)
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Remove and wash seeds from pumpkin.
  • Spread seed on cookie sheet bake for 1 hour stirring occasionally, about one hour.
  • Combine in bowl 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne.
  • Heat peanut oil in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Cook until sugar melts and seeds caramelize (about 45 seconds).
  • Transfer to bowl with spices and coat well.
  • Let cool.
  • Store for up to 1 week in airtight container.

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated jar to give as a gift.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Combine the salt, paprika, cumin and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil. Spread pumpkin seeds in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° until lightly browned and dry, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, plump pumpkin seeds for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the pumpkin seeds thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • To remove the pumpkin seed shells more easily, soak the seeds in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour before roasting.
  • Toss the pumpkin seeds with a little oil and salt before roasting to help them crisp up.
  • Roast the pumpkin seeds at a high temperature (400°F or higher) for a shorter amount of time to prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the pumpkin seeds occasionally while roasting to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Once the pumpkin seeds are roasted, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
  • Pumpkin seeds can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to salads, soups, and other dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make your own delicious pumpkin seeds at home. So next time you have a pumpkin, don't throw away the seeds! Roast them up and enjoy them as a healthy and flavorful snack.

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