spiced pumpkin seeds

Ah, tis the season of Halloween.  All this week on the GD kitchen, we’ll have fun and yummy pumpkin recipes! 

And what better way to start than some simple pumpkin seeds.  You know you haven’t gotten around to carving your pumpkins yet.  And aren’t your kids bugging you to do it?   While you’re at it, save those seeds!  They are healthy and a great alternative snack for this sweet-filled season.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Makes about 2 ½ cups. 

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon cayenne

Seeds from 2 pumpkins, separated from the innards, washed and dried (this is the hardest part…but it’s worth it!)

½ stick butter, melted

1 tablespoon Worcestershire

Preheat your oven to 275˚.  Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.  Set aside.

Combine the spices and mix in a small bowl.  Set aside.  Toss the seeds with the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce.  

Sprinkle the spice mixture on top and toss again.  Bake for about an hour, stirring occasionally.  

Let cool completely and store for up to a week in a ziplock.

Enjoy!

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