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Delicious Pumpkin Seed Clusters Recipe Easy Homemade Crunchy Snack

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A quick and easy homemade crunchy snack featuring toasted pumpkin seeds clustered with honey, brown sugar, and a touch of sea salt. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying treat anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (140g) raw, hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) flaky sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1g) cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread pumpkin seeds on the baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and combine with honey and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon if using.
  4. Transfer toasted pumpkin seeds to a mixing bowl. Pour the warm honey-butter mixture over the seeds and stir quickly to coat evenly.
  5. Drop small clusters (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake clusters for 12-15 minutes until golden and set but not burnt.
  7. Remove from oven and let clusters cool completely on the baking sheet.
  8. Once cool, sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the clusters.
  9. Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

Toast pumpkin seeds carefully to avoid bitterness. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Add sea salt after baking to keep saltiness bright. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup. Clusters can be refreshed by warming in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they lose crunch.

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