Halloween the Swarm (Candied Pumpkin Seeds)

Submitted by Olha7397

"This snack is so addictive you may want to double the recipe for a crowd. The raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) crisp up as they cool so don't be concerned if they seem soft when you pull them from the oven."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 78.78 ml granulated sugar
• 14.79 ml chili powder
• 4.92 ml ground cinnamon
• 2.46 ml salt
• 2.46 ml cayenne pepper
• 473.18 ml raw pepitas (green hulled pumpkin seeds)

directions

1. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
2. In bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form, about 1 minute; beat in sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Fold in pepitas to coat; spread evenly on prepared pans.
3. Bake in top and bottom thirds of 350°F (180°C) oven, stirring once and rotating and switching pans halfway through, until puffed and slightly darkened, about 20 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack; break up clumps. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.) Makes 2 cups.
4. Canadian Living Magazine: November 2006.