Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds , rinsed and dried
• 6 tablespoons white sugar , divided
• 0.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2. 2

   Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes. Larger seeds may take longer.

4. 4

   Stir together 2 tablespoons white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Set aside.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add toasted pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with remaining 4 tablespoons sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon until sugar melts, about 45 seconds.

6. 6

   Pour candied pumpkin seeds into the bowl with spiced sugar; stir until coated. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.