How to Make Cinnamon and Ginger Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to autumn, one of the most beloved traditions is carving pumpkins for Halloween. But what many people don't realize is that the seeds inside those pumpkins are a delicious and nutritious treat in their own right. Roasting pumpkin seeds is a simple and satisfying way to make the most of this seasonal snack, and adding in some warm, spicy flavors like cinnamon and ginger takes them to a whole new level.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar together in a bowl; add cinnamon, ginger, and salt and mix well. Stir pumpkin seeds into butter mixture until evenly coated. Spread seeds in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; check seeds and continue baking for 10 minutes more.
  • Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter together in a bowl and stir onto the pumpkin seeds.
  • Continue baking seeds until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 48mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 289mg