Spicy-Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Spicy Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

2 to 3 cups roasted pumpkin seeds
5 T. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
a pinch of ground cayenne pepper
1 T. peanut oil

Preparation -
Roast seeds as directed below. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add roasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Over medium high heat, cook the pumpkin seeds for about 1 minute or until the sugar melts and starts to caramelize. Place pumpkin seeds in a large bowl. Sprinkle with spice mixture and toss to coat. Allow to cool before eating.

To roast pumpkin seeds...

After removing the stringy membrane surrounding the seeds, place them in a colander and rinse.
Spread seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil or olive oil over top or spray lightly with cooking spray.
turn to coat evenly with the oil or spray.
Roast at 300° for about 20 minutes, turning one time.