How to Make Spiced Maple Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no doubt that pumpkin season is upon us, and while many of us are busy carving pumpkins for Halloween or baking pumpkin pies, don't forget about the delicious, nutritious seeds hidden inside that orange squash! Roasted pumpkin seeds are a popular and easy-to-make snack that's perfect for the fall season. Not only are they crunchy and delicious, but they're also packed with nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and iron.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds turn slightly brown in color, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain off any excess butter.
  • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup until seeds are thoroughly coated with spices. Spread seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes total.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 214mg