Pumpkin Seeds Recipe Foodcom Recipes

PERFECT CRISPY TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Cut open the pumpkin.
• Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
• Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
• Rinse the seeds under cold water.
• In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
• Remove from heat and drain well.
• Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
• Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
• Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
• When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
• Sprinkle with salt if desired.
• Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

SAVORY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Remove seeds from pumpkins and wash thoroughly to remove as much pulp as possible.
• Spread seeds onto a work surface covered with paper towels and allow to air-dry for 15-30 minutes.
• Thoroughly combine seeds with all other ingredients. Onto a large baking sheet, spread into a single layer.
• Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until seeds are lightly browned.
• Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes and enjoy!
• Store in an air-tight container for one to two weeks, although they don't last that long in our house. :).

PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH WORCESTERSHIRE AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove pumpkin seeds from pumpkin and pat dry with a paper towel. It is not necessary to rinse the seeds; they will be more flavorful without being rinsed.
• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss well to mix.
• Spread seeds in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet.
• Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Wash your pumpkin seeds (get all of the pumpkin off them).
• Boil 1 quart of water.
• After water has boiled, place the clean seeds and 1/8 cup of salt into water for 10 minutes- stir the whole time.
• Melt 2 Tbs of butter.
• Drain the seeds and mix them with the butter (add some salt if you want).
• Place the seeds on a 2 layer tin foiled pan and place in oven at 350 F for 30 minutes.
• Do not refrigerate seeds- put them in a sealed bowl and leave them on the kitchen table.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• While it's OK to leave some strings and pulp on your seeds (it adds flavor) clean off any major chunks.
• Toss pumpkin seeds in a bowl with the melted butter or oil and seasonings of your choice.
• Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

PUMPKIN SEED CANDY

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add pepitas; toast, stirring constantly until seeds pop and become slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Place sugar and honey in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 3 minutes.
• Add pepitas, and continue cooking until temperature registers 285° on a candy thermometer, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in cold butter.
• Let the mixture cool to 240°, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush the inside of fifteen 1-inch-diameter black paper cups with melted butter, reserving 1 tablespoon.
• Spoon a scant tablespoon of the honey mixture into each cup.
• Brush a clean work surface with the remaining butter, and spoon the remaining honey mixture on it so mixture will continue to cool.
• When remaining candy is stiff and cool enough to handle, about 6 minutes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces with a greased knife.
• Wrap in cellophane.

PUMPKIN SEEDS THE EASY WAY

Steps:

• Wipe fibers from seeds, but do not wash.
• Combine oil and melted butter and pour over seeds; toss to coat.
• Spread out on large baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
• Cool and store in covered container.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Wash the seeds thoroughly and remove any stringy bits of pumpkin flesh. Dry well using kitchen paper.
• Put the seeds on a baking tray and toss with the olive oil. Roast for 10 mins. Serve with a little seasoning for a snack, if you like, or use as a garnish for salads or soups.