Candied Pumpkinseeds
TIME/SERVINGS
Total: 35 mins
Active: 5 mins
Makes: About 6 cups
From: Vegan with a Vengeance , by Adapted from Julian Medina
During the Day of the Dead festivities in the first two days of November, graves are decorated with flowers and offerings of food and drink in honor of the departed, including these candied pumpkinseeds.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound hulled pumpkinseeds, also called pepitas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 300°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring well to thoroughly combine. Spread mixture evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake pumpkinseeds for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on a rack to cool.
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COMMENTS | ADD YOUR OWN
Great recipe (it also doubles as a nice little gift for the holidays!). For how long will the pumpkin seeds hold up?
Thanks,
ArtemisNYC
ArtemisNYC: The pumpkin seeds should last you about 3 to 5 days in an airtight container.
Do you think they'll hold up well if frozen?