Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes. Larger seeds may take longer.
4. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add toasted pumpkin seeds; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup sugar. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until sugar melts, about 45 seconds.
6. Pour candied pumpkin seeds into bowl with spiced sugar; stir until coated. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.