A simple recipe for sweet and crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds, perfect for using up pumpkin carving leftovers. These make a great fall snack.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:About 1 cup1x
Category:Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (from about 1 medium pumpkin)
1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Clean the pumpkin seeds: Rinse the seeds under cold water and remove any pumpkin pulp. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Season the seeds: In a medium bowl, toss the dried pumpkin seeds with the melted butter or coconut oil until evenly coated.
Add the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered seeds and toss until the seeds are well coated.
Roast the seeds: Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden brown and crunchy.
Cool and serve: Let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. They will become crispier as they cool.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can toast the seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before tossing with butter and spices.
Store cooled seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Feel free to adjust the cinnamon and sugar ratio to your preference.
These are a delicious alternative to store-bought snacks and a great way to reduce food waste after pumpkin carving.