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    Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (traditional)

    Published: Oct 25, 2021 · Modified: Oct 25, 2021 by momcrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Roasted pumpkin seeds. I finally got it right. They are crunchy, salty snack and oh so flavorful. My secret to success? My neighbor Amy, the best roast pumpkin seed maker I know. I had her come over and tell me exactly every step. These roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious and it's a great tradition to add to your family Halloween  pumpkin carving tradition.

    close up of salty roasted pumpkin seeds this to Pinterest

    Carving the pumpkin

    Just a quick overview of how to carve a pumpkin.  Hold the stem, and use either a sharp knife or the little carving tools you buy at stores just before Halloween.  Personally, those cheap carving tools work great for me!  Make sure you cut at an angle so the pumpkin lid can rest on the pumpkin and dosen't fall through.  Scrape the pumpkin flesh with a strong spoon to get all the contents out.  Sort and seperate the seeds.   The stringy stuff should be removed but leave some of the pumpkin 'goo' on the seeds.

    My little secret ... I started using my drill and an attachment to carve my pumpkins.  And I added a solar light so that the light would go on automatically each night.  No more worrying about candles.

    How to make a solar carved pumpkin.

    Prepare the pumpkin seeds

    Scrape out those seds from inside the pumpkins that you will be carving. Sort the seeds from the pumpkin guts in a bowl.

    But, wait for it, this is soooo important! Do NOT rinse the pumpkin seeds. Let me repeat, do NOT rinse the pumpkin goop off your pumpkin seeds. You need to leave some of the pumpkin pulp and the stringy bits on the seeds. It actually makes making roasted pumpkin seeds so much easier.

    Use a paper towel to dab the seeds so they are a little dryer.  Just leave some pumpkin goop on the seeds and it gives the salt something to stick to and gives the seeds flavor.

    The raw seeds with some pumpkin goop on them.

    The raw seeds with some pumpkin goop on them.

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

    I like lining my baking sheet with parchment paper.  Spray LOTS of baking spray on a cookie sheet (the kind with sides - I think the proper term is a jelly roll pan).

    Spread out your pumpkin seeds in a single layer.  Give the seeds a good spray with the baking spray.  Gently toss them around the sheet to make sure both sides are well covered.

     

    Pumpkin seeds with goop holds the salt.

    Pumpkin goop holds the salt.

    Find your course salt. I had some Kosher salt which worked great. Use lots. I used about heaping tablespoon worth. It's wayyyyy more than you think you should use. Yes, use it all! Don't forget, some of it falls off. It's OK!!

     

    Adding salt.

    Adding salt to pumpkin seeds.

    Bake the room temperature seeds for about 10 minutes, shake the pan to move around the seeds.  If they stick to the pan or parchment paper, give them a gentle stir.

    Bake for another 5 or 10 minutes until most of the seeds are a light brown.

    They are nice and crunchy, salty and I'm sure full of lots of fiber (he, he). So
    Enjoy your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds.

    Roasted pumpkin seeds.

    They are nice and crunchy, salty and I'm sure full of lots of fiber. So
    Enjoy your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds.

    Storage

    Store room temperature seeds in an airtight container for about a week.

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    Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (traditional)

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    The traditional way families have roasted pumpkin seeds.  Makes a nice crispy and salty snack. A great way to use up the seeds you scoop out of your halloween pumpkins.

    • Author: Susan Moncrieff | Momcrieff
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: snack
    • Method: roast
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Fresh room temperature pumpkin seeds

    Cooking or baking spray

    sourse salt

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Line baking sheet with parchment paper

    Spray pumpkin seeds heavily with cooking spray

    Sprinkle with coarse salt.

    Bake 10 minutes, stir and bake approximately 10 minutes

    Watch for a nice golden brown color and then pull out the seeds.

    Notes

    My family like the traditions flavor of just plain salt.

    Other spices you try to include:

    Adding some fresh pepper

    Adding ONE of curry powder, garlic powder, chili powder or smoked paprika

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature.   Eat within a few days.

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