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gatorsmom
10-28-2009, 08:10 PM
I have like a pound bag of pumpkin seeds that I pulled out of our pumpkins. I'd love to bake them or fry them but I don't know how or how long. I remember once in my childhood a friend brought some to school and they were crunchy and a little spicy and just delicious. Anyone have a good recipe? These seeds are going to go bad soon if I don't do something with them.

TIA!
tylersmama
10-28-2009, 08:13 PM
I just rinsed mine, spread them on a cookie sheet, and tossed with a little olive oil and sea salt, but you could add whatever spices you like. I baked them at 250 degrees for about an hour, or until they were just starting to get golden. Yum! DS has been devouring them!

ETA: I stirred them up every so often, just to make sure that they didn't stick to the cookie sheet.
Tondi G
10-28-2009, 08:21 PM
olive oil, salt, (you could easily add any spice you like)... we like to put a little bit of butter on em too! Roast on a cookie sheet (single layer). YUM!

I just read in a magazine about making pumpkin seed brittle (YUMMY! I am seriously considering trying this!)
gatorsmom
10-28-2009, 08:26 PM
olive oil, salt, (you could easily add any spice you like)... we like to put a little bit of butter on em too! Roast on a cookie sheet (single layer). YUM!


I just read in a magazine about making pumpkin seed brittle (YUMMY! I am seriously considering trying this!)

Oh, that sounds delicious (says the prediabetic with a terrible sweet tooth). Will you post the recipe or a link?
tnrnchick74
10-28-2009, 08:41 PM
a little butter or olive oil; season salt; and paprika! Just a drizzle of worstershire sauce also!
o_mom
10-28-2009, 08:53 PM
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/toasted_pumpkin_seeds/

We used this one last year and it was great! Boiling first really makes a difference.
DrSally
10-28-2009, 09:21 PM
I was just about to come and search for old threads on this. This saves me the search...
I'm going to try the boiling method.
MommyAllison
10-28-2009, 09:54 PM
I'm using this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/10/pepitos/

They're drying now - can't wait to taste them tomorrow!
Happy 2B mommy
10-28-2009, 10:04 PM
Another thumbs up for the boiling method. I tried that recipe a few night ago and they were AWESOME.
Tondi G
10-28-2009, 10:36 PM
Oh, that sounds delicious (says the prediabetic with a terrible sweet tooth). Will you post the recipe or a link?

ah ha! I found it! It was in my sister's MS magazine! Here you go... Pumpkin seed brittle.

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-seed-brittle