Pumpkin seeds for dessert
Description
I think pumpkin seeds would have been added to the list of narcotic substances long ago if they were harmful to health. You can't even imagine how addictive tasty pumpkin seeds can be, and how hard it is to stop once you start eating them :) But there's nothing terrible about that, because pumpkin seeds are not only delicious, but also healthy. So go ahead and enjoy them :)
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour water over raw pumpkin seeds. This way, we will remove the orange pumpkin fibers—clean seeds will float to the surface, while the rest and unwanted debris will remain at the bottom.
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Step 2
Place clean pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat.
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Step 3
Place the baking sheet with the seeds in an oven preheated to 150 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the seeds and bake for another 10 minutes at the same temperature.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of dark brown sugar (you can use regular sugar if dark is not available), spices, salt, ground cinnamon, and ginger.
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Step 5
Mix with a fork until smooth.
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Step 6
We take the seeds out of the oven and let them cool down.
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Step 7
We transfer the cooled seeds back from the baking tray into the bowl.
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Step 8
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
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Step 9
Transfer the pumpkin seeds to a preheated skillet.
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Step 10
Immediately add the remaining 1 tbsp of dark sugar.
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Step 11
After the sugar, add honey to the pan.
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Step 12
Mix and sauté over medium heat for about a minute, until the honey and sugar begin to bubble and thicken.
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Step 13
Transfer the roasted seeds from the pan to a large bowl. Add the dry spice mixture (spices, ginger, cinnamon, salt, sugar) to the same bowl.
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Step 14
Mix well so that the seeds are coated with the spices.
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Step 15
Place the seeds again on a baking sheet lined with a baking sheet liner.
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Step 16
Let the seeds cool completely—then they're ready to eat. If you don't eat them all at once, you can store the sweet pumpkin seeds in an airtight container for up to one week.