Easy Spiced Candied Pepitas
Toasted pepitas are coated with a raw sugar caramel, ground cinnamon and chipotle, and sprinkled with sea salt. In 5 minutes you have a tasty snack or garnish for many of your favorite dishes!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup raw sugar - see notes
- 2 cups roasted - salted pepitas (see notes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ to 1 teaspoons ground chipotle powder - see notes
- sea salt - see notes
Instructions
- Add sugar to a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Stir until it is completely melted.
- Add the roasted pepitas, followed by the cinnamon and chipotle powders.
- Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Scoop onto parchment or waxed paper. Salt immediately. Allow to cool completely.
- Break up the clumps with by folding the paper over, and hitting it lightly with a rolling pin.
Notes
I like raw sugar, and keep it in my pantry. White sugar works fine too.
Chipotle powder is spicy. If you're uncertain, add the smaller amount.
I use roasted, salted pepitas from Sprouts, and they don't require much salt at the end - just a few grinds. You'll want to add more if you start with unsalted.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 97kcal
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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