Candied Pumpkin Seeds

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!

Are you looking for fall or Halloween recipes? Try some of my other posts, like:

• Vampire Cheesecake Bites 
• Pumpkin Spice Soft Cookies 

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

Jell-O Candied Pumpkin Seeds are such a delicious way to enjoy this classic snack.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 46cal

Author: Melissa

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 Facts are only an estimate 

For Salty/Sweet Pumpkin Seeds:

Add another layer of flavor, by salting the pumpkin seeds before baking them.

For Salted Pumpkin Seeds from the store…

If you’re lucky enough to find salted pumpkin seeds (I found them at Aldis), then eliminate the pre-baking part.

Nutrition

Calories: 46cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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