Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin carving is always a grand family event. Once the pumpkins are lit, gather the seeds and make a sweet treat or a savory snack--both are perfect for little hands!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
2 cups separated and dried pumpkin seeds (from your jack-o'-lantern)
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Kitchen Tip:
Choose sweet (sugar and cinnamon) or savory ingredients (cumin and salt), or try a sweet and salty mix
Directions:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2:
In a bowl, toss the seeds with the butter and either the savory or sweet seasonings.
Step 3:
Spread the seeds evenly in one layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring the seeds every few minutes.
Step 4:
Remove from the oven and cool completely. Taste the seeds and re-season if desired.
posted on: 11:21 AM October 20, 2009
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