Candied Pumpkinseeds

Name: Candied Pumpkinseeds
Yield: About 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 pound hulled pumpkinseeds, also called pepitas; 1 cup Sugar:granulated sugar; 1 large egg white; 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon and cassia:cinnamon

Day of the Dead Mexican Dessert Pumpkin Seeds Nuts Snack Fall

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About 6 cups

Total: 35 mins Active: 5 mins

3 Ratings

Ingredients (4)

1 pound hulled pumpkinseeds, also called pepitas
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Nutritional Information

Calories277
Fat18.55g
Saturated fat3.27g
Trans fat0.02g
Carbs20.82g
Fiber2.33g
Sugar17.18g
Protein11.73g
Cholesterol
Sodium7.39mg
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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, adapted from Chef Julian Medina.

Adapted from Julian Medina

Instructions

1Heat oven to 300°F.
2Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring well to thoroughly combine. Spread mixture evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet.
3Bake pumpkinseeds for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on a rack to cool.

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