Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds are just like peanut brittle only better. They make a beautiful garnish on Frozen Pumpkin Mousse, Pumpkin Ice Cream or my Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Tart. Yet you won't be able to resist eating some right off the pan.

Roasting Raw Pumpkin Seeds

You can tell by the artistic pumpkins you see on doorsteps that some people are serious about their pumpkin carving. The carving is a common Halloween ritual and some people like to roast the seeds from their pumpkins instead of throwing them away. If you've never done it, you should give it a try!

Pull the stings off and wash the seeds, dry them and then roast them. You can toss them with seasoning before you roast them but if you're making thesecandied sweet and salty pumpkin seeds just roast them plain.

Roasting pumpkin seeds - Spread them in a single layer and roast in a preheated 350°F oven until nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

Are Pumpkin Seeds Gluten Free?

Not so long ago it was hard to find pumpkin seeds that didn’t say “may contain wheat” on the label. I'm happy to see gluten free (and peanut free) nuts, seeds and more at my local grocery stores by the company Royal Nuts. Look for them if you want a certified gluten free product.

Fibre, The F Word

Nuts and seeds are healthy and are high in fibre. If you're on a strict gluten free diet you've got to know about the F word, fibre. To make sure you’re getting enough fibre in your diet keep a good variety of nuts and seeds on hand. I use nuts in granola, granola bars, muffins, cookies and on salads. I use seeds in baking but I often use them for breakfast to make Chia Pudding or a smoothie.

Get The Tools

You just need a baking sheet and parchment paper to roast nuts. Buy baking sheets in pairs for all kinds of jobs in the kitchen.

• Half size baking sheet
• Full size baking sheet
• Parchment sheets

Let me know in the comments below if you made these Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds and how many different ways you ate them.

A Pumpkin Spice Podcast and More Pumpkin Recipes

Episode 193 - What's All The Fuss About Pumpkin Spice

• Pumpkin Recipe Round Up
• Pumpkin Ice Cream
• Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Tart
• Pastry Tart 2.0

Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds

This is just like peanut brittle only better. They make a beautiful garnish on Frozen Pumpkin Mousse, Pumpkin Ice Cream or my Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Tart. Yet you won't be able to resist eating some right off the pan.

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Course: Dessert, Snacks & Treats

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 oz

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• ▢ 1½ teaspoon sugar
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment and grease lightly.
• Combine corn syrup, sugar and salt in a small bowl.
• Add pumpkin seeds and stir until coated. Spread onto baking sheet in single layer.
• Bake in preheated oven until nicely browned, 7-10 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack then break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
• Eat as a snack or serve as a garnish on Bourbon-Caramel Pumpkin Tart, Pumpkin Ice Cream or Frozen Pumpkin Mousse.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Candied Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Amount per Serving

Calories

66

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.01

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

149

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

65

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

7

g

2

%

Fiber

 

0.5

g

2

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

1

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

0.2

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

5

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.