How to Make Pumpkin Seeds

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Make Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkins seeds are a great fall snack that are pretty easy to make. They can be flavored almost anyway you choose and will last in storage for 3-4 months! Just follow my steps and you will have great tasting pumpkin seeds in no time!!!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Pumpkin
Strainer
Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Oven
Salt

Step 1

The first thing you will need to do is get a pumpkin. For this article we just need the seeds from inside, but check out my other article for tips on how to carve the pumpkin after you scoop out the seeds. Anyway gather seeds, guts and all, in a strainer.
Step 2

Now we need to separate the seeds from the large globs of pumpkin guts. The easiest way to do this is with your bare hands. When you get to having a minimum amount of guts left in the strainer, you can then place it under running water while working the seeds. This will usually remove most of the slimy parts that are left. If you miss a couple small pieces no big deal they will burn up later in the oven.
Step 3

Now we need to soak the seeds in a mixing bowl full of water. Before placing the seeds in the bowl you need to decide what kind of seeds you want to have. If you want sweet seeds about 1/4 cup of sugar into the water until it is dissolved. If you want salty do the same but with salt. You could basically add any flavor you desire to the water at this point. After you add the flavor to the water, add the seeds to the mixture. Make sure they are completely covered and let stand for at least 24 hours. This will give the seeds time to soak up the flavor.
Step 4

After soaking drain the seeds and pat them dry with paper towels. Spread them out evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 300 Degrees F. Roast the seeds for about 30 minutes moving them around about every 10. When done remove and set them somewhere to cool down.
Step 5

After cooled if you want even more flavor place them in a zip lock or plastic bag. Add about 1/2 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil to every 1 cup of seeds you have. Once they are fully coated you can add your dry flavors, salt, sugar, cinnamon, paprika, garlic powder, anything that sounds good. If you are using a wet flavor like liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, you don't need to add the olive oil. Instead use the same measuring system 1/2 teaspoon per 1cup seeds. Congratulations you have great pumpkin seeds, enjoy!!!