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Pumpkin Pepitas and Crackers
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Author:
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
13 minutes
The warm Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend and the spicy Harissa Seasoning provide an irresistible new approach to fall flavor. The resulting pepitas (pumpkin seeds) make a great snack, topping, or garnish, and most importantly, add a flavorful edge to these crackers!
Ingredients
- 1 TBS sugar
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1 TBS Maple Syrup - Granulated
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1 TBS Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
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¼ tsp Harissa Seasoning
- 1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 box store bought crackers
Directions
- COMBINE 1/3 cup water with the sugar and Maple Syrup - Granulated in a medium deep-sided skillet, bring to a boil over medium heat.
- STIR in Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend and Harissa Seasoning and reduce
- the heat. Add the pepitas tossing and stirring to coat the seeds. Cook, stirring continuously. As the water evaporates, adjust the heat to prevent burning. Continuously stir and fold the mixture until the seeds are nicely coated and still a bit sticky. Turn the seeds onto a parchment lined sheet to cool.
- MAKE an egg wash by combining the egg whites and 1 TBS water. Mix. Lay crackers out on a work surface and brush the tops with egg wash.
- PLACE the coated pepitas (they’ll be sticky and the spices wet) onto the crackers and press to adhere.
- MOVE the crackers to a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for five mins, until the edge of the crackers are golden and the pepitas are dry. Cool on a rack.
- STORE in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 5 days or freeze up to one month. Recrisp if needed in a 325˚F oven for about 6-8 mins.