Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet and Salty Pumpkin SeedsJohn Kernick
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Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 1hr 30m

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds (from 2 medium pumpkins), rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300° F. Spread the seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until dry throughout, 50 to 60 minutes.
  2. Increase oven temperature to 350° F. In a large bowl, toss the seeds with the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Return the seeds to the baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
By Kate Merker,  October 2009

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 225
  • Fat  19g
  • Sat Fat  5g
  • Cholesterol  8mg
  • Sodium  148mg
  • Protein  9g
  • Carbohydrate  10g
  • Fiber  1g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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