Best 5 Sugar Spice Pumpkin Seeds Recipes
Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect sugar spice pumpkin seeds. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors, combining the sweetness of sugar, the warmth of spices, and the nutty crunch of pumpkin seeds. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a festive addition to your holiday gatherings, or a creative way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the most delicious sugar spice pumpkin seeds that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
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
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
SUGAR & SPICE ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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.
BROWN SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS
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
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.
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
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.
SUGAR & SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS
Great snack and gift for Christmas. You could substitute any kind of nut for the pumpkin seeds, but I think the pumpkin seeds are a little more unusual and intersting.
Provided by P48422
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the sugar and spices in a small bowl.
- Whisk the egg white until frothy.
- Stir in the pumpkin seeds and then the spice mixture.
- Mix until all the seeds are coated.
- Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 15 minutes, then stir.
- Contine to bake the seeds until they are dry, about 10- 15 more minutes.
- These will store well for about a week at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose pumpkin seeds that are fresh and plump.
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds thoroughly before cooking.
- To remove the pumpkin seed husks, toss the seeds with salt and rub them together with your hands.
- Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the pumpkin seeds at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- To make spiced pumpkin seeds, toss the seeds with a mixture of melted butter, sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice before roasting.
- To make candied pumpkin seeds, toss the seeds with a mixture of sugar, water, and corn syrup before roasting.
- Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to other dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. With so many different ways to prepare them, pumpkin seeds are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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