bbq: I've seen everyone's input on how to make salted sunflower seeds in the hull and I've also seen input on bbq, ranch, etc. But I'm looking for something different. I want to try to make my own sweet seeds. I'm thinking like brown sugar cinnamon or just sugar. But I definitely want to try a sweet approach. Any ideas on how to go about making them?|||Ingredients 2 cups raw sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon bland oil (corn, safflower, etc.) 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt-free onion powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional) Directions 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2Toss all the ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl. 3Arrange and spread the nut mixture on a large baking sheet. 4Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sunflower seeds are medium brown on all sides and all the tamari has evaporated. *WATCH* roasting process carefully. 5Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store in airtight container. Ingredients 2 cups raw sunflower seeds 3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (warm the honey first) 2 tablespoons bland oil (any unflavored oil such as sunflower, safflower, corn, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions 1Tip: by warming the honey first, it will be much easier to stir the honey in with the seeds. 2PREHEAT oven to 325潞. 3In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and stir well to coat the seeds. 4Arrange the sunflower seeds singly (as best you can) on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. 5Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until seeds are golden, stirring often. Important: *You must watch the baking process carefully to avoid burning the seeds.*. 6Remove from oven and cool completely. 7Transfer to airtight container. |||Caramelized Sunflower Seeds Serves 4 1 1/2 cups peanut oil 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar In a medium saucepan, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. (A deep-frying thermometer can tell when the proper temperature has been reached. Or use a 1-inch bread cube - it should sizzle and turn golden brown in about 60 seconds when the temperature is correct.) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add the pecans in 2 separate batches, and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt over the seeds and coat with confectioners鈥?sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the seeds. Toss the seeds by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and the seeds are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The seeds should have a glaze of sugar. Carefully add the seeds to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees F. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool.