Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

seeds from 1 medium pumpkin

5 T granulated sweetener

1/4 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. sea salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper to taste

1 1/2 T peanut or canola oil

Heat oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread with pumpkin seeds. Bake until dry, stirring occasionally, about an hour, and cool.

Mix 3 T sweetener and spices in a bowl. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and 2 T sweetener. Saute until sweetener melts and the seeds begin to caramelize, about a minute. Transfer to bowl with spices and toss to coat. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.

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