How to Make Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

In the fall roasted pumpkin seeds are a tradition in my house. After we carve Halloween pumpkins, we make roasted pumpkin seeds. There is no comparison between homemade roasted pumpkin seeds and store bought. Fresh pumpkins seeds are so much better and they are pretty easy to make.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Take the seeds out of your pumpkin. Use a large spoon or your hand to pull the seeds out.

2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a colander. Wash the excess pumpkin off of your pumpkin seeds. Toss the pumpkin seeds as you are running them under cold water.

3. Place a few layers of paper towels or a clean dish cloth or two on a flat surface. Spread your pumpkin seeds out to allow them to dry. Pat them with a paper towel or a clean dish towel.

4. In a large frying pan melt about 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add pumpkin seeds and salt to taste.

5. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes while stirring constantly.

6. Take the frying pan off of the stove and place the seeds on a large cookie sheet. You should have one even layer.

7. Place the pumpkin seeds in a 300° oven for about 25 minutes.

8. Remove the pumpkin seeds from the oven and immediately lay them back on paper towels or a dish cloth to cool.

9. After they have cooled, store in a lidded container.

[fcornelius]

on 9/26/2009 Great article, I tried pumpkins seeds about 2 months ago and to my surprise - they were good.

[cajunc]

on 9/4/2009 Sounds like a good use for pumpkin seeds! Thanks! Linda cajunC

[jaredsgirl]

on 9/3/2009 Mmm, I love roasted pumpkin seeds. Thanks for sharing. 5*

[godfather25]

on 9/3/2009 Wow! That sounds really good right now. Nice article on making roasted pumpkin seeds.

[goodselfme]

on 9/3/2009 homemade pumpkin seeds are good and easy to store too