Description
Sweet and spiced candied pepitas coated in a blend of brown sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon, then baked to a perfect golden crunch. This easy snack or topping adds a delightful sweetness and warm spice to salads, yogurt, or desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry 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
Main Ingredient
- 1 1/2 cups pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
Binder
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Stir in the pepitas. Add the egg white and fold the mixture until thoroughly combined; do not whip the egg white to keep the coating smooth and even.
- Bake: Spread the pepita mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the pepitas are set and golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Cool and Separate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pepitas cool completely on the sheet. Once cool, break apart any clumps to get individual candied pepitas.
- Storage: The candied pepitas can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, keep an eye on the pepitas while baking to avoid burning.
- You can adjust the spices to your taste, adding more cinnamon or cardamom if desired.
- If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the egg white with aquafaba but note texture differences.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the pepitas fresh and crunchy up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
