Things You'll Need
Pumpkin seeds
Colander
Cookie sheet
Dehydrator, oven or dry climate
Spoon
Paper towels
How to Dry Pumpkin Seeds. When you carve your Halloween jack 'o lanterns, save the pumpkin seeds to spice and roast for a delicious autumn treat. The seeds must be thoroughly dry to properly absorb the spices. Here are a few easy ways to dry pumpkin seeds.
Step 1
Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin with a strong metal spoon.
Step 2
Wash the pumpkin seeds carefully. Separate them from the stringy pumpkin tissue. Rinse the seeds thoroughly in a colander.
Step 3
Spread on a cookie sheet to dry overnight or leave them out in the sun for a day or two. If you live in a humid area, use an oven or a dehydrator to speed up the process.
Step 4
To use a dehydrator, put the seeds in the unit's tray. Set the dehydrator to 120 degrees F. Leave the seeds in the dehydrator for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 5
To use the oven, preheat the oven to its lowest setting. It should be lower than 150 degrees F. Place the seeds on a cookie sheet. Put them in the oven for 3 to 4 hours.
Step 6
Stir seeds with a spoon every 30 minutes to an hour so that they don't scorch.
Step 7
Remove seeds from oven or dehydrator. Place them on a paper towel. Pat dry.