Candied Pumpkin Seeds
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Below is the recipe for the yummiest seeds ever! These Jell-O Candied Pumpkin Seeds are so delicious and easy to make. The perfect fall or Halloween snack…
Jell-O Candied Pumpkin Seeds
This might be a new idea to some of you out there. I actually hatched the plan to make these after I had candied popcorn. You know what? I actually like the pumpkin seeds better! A fair warning though – they are addictive!
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Are you ready to make these delicious sweet and salty pumpkin seeds? Let’s make sure you have everything you need…
For this Candied Pumpkin Seeds Recipe You’ll Need:
- Pumpkin seeds – rinsed and drained
- A parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- 1/2 stick of butter (4 tbsp.)
- 3 Tbsp. of light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup of light brown sugar
- A small box of jello – any flavor
How to Make Candied Pumpkin Seeds
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Place your pumpkin seeds onto the baking sheet,
- If you want these to be salty-sweet, now is the time to salt them
- Let them bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are dried out, and turning a golden brown. When they have baked enough, toss them. Leave them on the parchment paper, and set aside
- While those are cooking…grab yourself a saucepan
- Over med/high heat, melt the butter
- Add the corn syrup and brown sugar – Mix it all together
- Add the jello. Stir in. Stirring constantly…Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes
- Pour the jello mixture onto the pumpkin seeds, and spread the mixture around
- Bake for another 10 minutes
- Let cool slightly, so the mixture is still soft, but won’t burn you
- Pull seeds apart in clusters, and toss them into a serving bowl
Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- Pumpkin seeds – rinsed and drained
- A parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- ½ stick of butter 4 Tbsp.
- 3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 3 oz. jello – any flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Place your pumpkin seeds onto the baking sheet,
- If you want these to be salty-sweet, now is the time to salt them
- Let them bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are dried out, and turning a golden brown. When they have baked enough, toss them. Leave them on the parchment paper, and set aside
- While those are cooking…grab yourself a saucepan
- Over med/high heat, melt the butter
- Add the corn syrup, and brown sugar – Mix it all together
- Add the jello. Stir in. Stirring constantly…Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes
- Pour jello mixture onto the pumpkin seeds, spread the mixture around
- Bake for another 10 minutes
- Let cool slightly, so the mixture is still soft, but won’t burn you
- Pull seeds apart in clusters, and toss into a serving bowl
Notes
Nutrition
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