Cinnamony-Sweet Pumpkin Seeds

Clay's favorite for the holidays is "Cinnamon-Sweet Pumpkin Seeds" these are a sweet twist on the usually roasted salty pumpkin seeds.

by: A. Hilton

Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup white sugar ( to sprinkle when stirring)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix melted butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt together in medium size bowl. 

Stir in pumpkin seeds to coat.

Bake for 15 minute intervals, stirring and sprinkling with white sugar each interval.

Depending on oven and desired crunchiness, requires 3 to 4 intervals. 

Total bake time is between 45 to 60 minutes.

Cool on wax paper, and store in airtight container.

Cajun Pumpkin Seeds

Add a touch of spice to your holidays with this awesome recipe for "Cajun Pumpkin Seeds".

Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin seeds; rinsed and airdried
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon sea salt; if Cajun Seasoning was made without sea salt

Directions

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium-size bowl, toss seeds in oil to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.  Bake about 10-15 minutes and stir. Bake 5-6 minutes longer, or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large shallow plate to cool before serving. Stovetop: Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, then seeds, and stir well to coat. Spread mixture in an even layer; stir often until seeds are lightly toasted. Season with salt. Transfer to a large shallow plate to cool before serving.