These candied pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are sweet, salty, and perfectly crunchy! It's the ultimate Fall treat.

If you're looking for the perfect homemade snack for Fall, this is just the recipe for you! These candied pumpkin seeds (sometimes called pepitas) are so delicious, and couldn't be any easier to make!

They take just three ingredients (I don't count the salt) and less than 30 minutes. And most of that time if just letting them roast in the oven. Easy peasy.

These candied pumpkin seeds also make an awesome vegan-friendly gift idea. Just tie them up in a pretty cellophane bag with ribbon. Because who doesn't like to be gifted delicious food?

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Recipe

Candied Pumpkin Seeds

These candied pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are sweet, salty, and perfectly crunchy! It's the ultimate Fall treat.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: candied pepitas, candied pumpkin seeds

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds pepitas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat. Stir constantly until brown sugar is melted and mixture is foamy.
Add pumpkin seeds and stir until coated.
Spread pumpkin seeds on oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely; stir occasionally while cooling to prevent pumpkin seeds from sticking to pan.