Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly spiced, these Candied Pumpkin Seeds are the ultimate fall-inspired snack or topping. Perfectly roasted in a blend of warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then coated with a buttery caramel-like glaze, these seeds deliver a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make a great treat for seasonal gatherings, holiday gifting, or even as a crispy addition to salads and desserts. With a simple list of pantry staples like raw pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a golden, aromatic snack you’ll make again and again.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and water.
Step 4
Add the raw pumpkin seeds to the butter mixture and stir until they are well coated.
Step 5
Pour the wet pumpkin seed mixture into the bowl with the sugar and spice blend. Mix until all seeds are evenly covered in the sugar mixture.
Step 6
Spread the pumpkin seeds in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even baking, until the seeds are golden brown and aromatic.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and allow the seeds to cool completely on the baking sheet. The candied coating will harden as they cool.
Step 9
Once cooled, break up any clusters of seeds and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (314.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1402.5 |
| Total Fat 76.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 628.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 150.7g | |
| Protein 28.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 127.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 998.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories