Description
Sweet and spiced candied pepitas coated with a cinnamon-cardamom brown sugar glaze, baked to perfection for a crunchy, flavorful snack or topping.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (105 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon until well combined and evenly blended.
- Combine pepitas and egg white: Stir the pepitas into the sugar and spice mixture, then add the large egg white. Stir thoroughly to coat the pepitas evenly without whipping the egg white, ensuring a sticky glaze forms around the seeds.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the coated pepitas evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the pepitas are set and golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Cool and Break Apart: Remove from oven and allow the candied pepitas to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break apart any clusters into smaller pieces.
- Make Ahead and Storage: These candied pepitas can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Ensure not to whip the egg white; just stir gently to coat the pepitas.
- Watch the pepitas closely while baking to prevent burning, as oven temperatures vary.
- These candied pepitas make a great topping for salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or can be eaten as a snack.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~1/4 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
