Pumpkin Seed Recipe

How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds For A Tasty Snack From Grandma's Day

Here's an easy pumpkin seed recipe to make a tasty all-natural snack.

It doesn't feel like Halloween until you've sunk your hands into a ripe pumpkin to pull out all the icky, gooey insides to carve your jack-o-lantern. Now that you've got that pile of pumpkin seeds sitting there, what do you do with them? Don't just toss them in the compost! Roast them for an old-fashioned treat popular back in Grandma's day. Pumpkin seeds that have been salted and roasted to perfection are absolutely delicious.

How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds

These instructions for roasting pumpkin seeds are taken from an old magazine clipping.

Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cold running water and try to remove all the pulp and pulpy strings. Place the wet seeds on a tea towel (or paper towels) and pat to remove excess water. Oil a baking sheet with your favorite cooking oil and spread the seeds evenly on the sheet. Sprinkle seeds with salt to taste; you might find yourself using a little more salt than usual.

Bake at 325°F until toasted for 15 minutes. Stir and flip the seeds over so they'll bake on both sides. Bake at 325°F until toasted for another 15 minutes. Let the seeds cool off completely before eating. The pumpkin seed mix can be stored in an airtight container for serving later.

If you prefer your seeds with a saltier flavor, you can soak your pumpkin seeds overnight in salty water. It won't make a huge difference in the taste, but some people prefer doing it that way. Almost any popcorn seasoning can be used with good results.

Enjoy trying this simple pumpkin seed recipe. This makes a perfect snack for Halloween or Thanksgiving Day.

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