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Quick Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt (Easy & Best Snack)

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These quick honey roasted pumpkin seeds with sea salt are impossibly crunchy, with a thin, glossy shell of honey that’s just sweet enough to balance the salt. Perfect for fall gatherings, this easy snack comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, cleaned and dried
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Clean the pumpkin seeds: Separate seeds from stringy pulp, rinse under cool water in a colander, and drain well.
  3. Dry the seeds thoroughly: Spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, pat dry, and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Toss the seeds with oil and salt: In a medium bowl, combine dried seeds, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Toast the seeds: Bake for 10 minutes, then stir. Return to oven and bake another 5-8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  6. Make the honey glaze: While seeds toast, combine honey and melted butter in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
  7. Glaze the seeds: Remove seeds from oven and immediately drizzle honey-butter mixture over them. Toss gently to coat, then spread back into a single layer.
  8. Finish roasting: Return to oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, watching closely, until glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly but does not burn.
  9. Season immediately: As soon as seeds come out, sprinkle with an extra pinch of flaky sea salt.
  10. Cool completely: Let seeds cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toast seeds first, then add honey glaze to prevent burning. Dry seeds thoroughly for maximum crunch. Use flaky sea salt for best texture. Cool completely before serving to achieve crispiness.

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Keywords: pumpkin seeds, honey roasted, sea salt, fall snack, easy snack, Halloween, Thanksgiving

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