Now that Halloween is past you may be wondering what to do with the pumpkins
that were used to decorate for the holiday. Consider roasting the seeds
before freezing temperatures destroys the pumpkin fruit. Cut open the
pumpkin and remove the seeds and stringy material. Seeds should be washed
and dried and the “strings” discarded. Toss the seeds with a little oil
before roasting. Flavor can be enhanced by adding a sprinkling of salt to
the oiled seeds. Seeds can then be spread on a cookie sheet and roasted for
about 25 minutes at 325 degrees F. Times may vary depending on the size and
moisture content of the seed. Seeds are done when they turn a golden brown.
If seeds are not eaten immediately, store in a zip closure bag in the
refrigerator.
before freezing temperatures destroys the pumpkin fruit. Cut open the
pumpkin and remove the seeds and stringy material. Seeds should be washed
and dried and the “strings” discarded. Toss the seeds with a little oil
before roasting. Flavor can be enhanced by adding a sprinkling of salt to
the oiled seeds. Seeds can then be spread on a cookie sheet and roasted for
about 25 minutes at 325 degrees F. Times may vary depending on the size and
moisture content of the seed. Seeds are done when they turn a golden brown.
If seeds are not eaten immediately, store in a zip closure bag in the
refrigerator.
By: Ward Upham
