caramelized pumpkin seeds
I made these several years ago & really liked them, so every time I can my pumpkin in the fall, I do these. I store in the freezer & eat as a snack.
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yield
Makes 1 Cup
Ingredients
- - 1 medium pumpkin
- - 2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
How To Make caramelized pumpkin seeds
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Step 1To roast seeds, preheat oven to 300°. Scoop seeds from pumpkin; remove fibers from seeds and discard fibers.
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Step 2Rinsing seeds is not necessary but if you do, pat them dry with paper towels.
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Step 3Place 1 cup seeds in a bowl.
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Step 4Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt; toss to coat evenly.
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Step 5Place seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Step 6Roast, stirring seeds occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or until seeds make a popping sound & become golden.
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Step 7To caramelize seeds, in a medium skillet heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.
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Step 8Stir in roasted pumpkin seeds. When seeds just begin to sizzle, stir in brown sugar, stirring constantly for 20 to 30 seconds or until seeds are coated with melted sugar and turn deep brown.
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Step 9Be careful not to scorch.
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Step 10Remove from heat & transfer to a sheet of foil.
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Step 11Let seeds cool, breaking up any clumps.
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