What is the best way to make baked pumpkin seeds?

[brainshrub]

I have about a cup of them from the Jack O' Lantern. It seems such a waste to throw them away.

Any suggestions?

[arwalden]

1. Google Is Our Friend

I've never tried to bake them myself. I hope this is helpful.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=baked+pumpkin+seed+recipe&btnG=Google+Search

They certainly are delicioius. My grandmother used to do that too.

[MercutioATC]

2. Soak them in salt water for a couple of hours (or overnight) and bake them

Simple.

[Shoeempress]

3. Wash them to get the gunk off, pat dry, spread on baking sheet, and

flavor then with any seasonings you like, and bake in a 350 degree oven until crunchy. You can also search on line for various flavorings.

[Dukakis88]

4. Stick a phat blunt in de Jack o'Lantern mouth, mon -- instant baked seeds

[soothsayer]

5. just spread them out on a baking sheet,sprinkle with salt, and bake at

200 until they are dry, but still white.

[chookie]

6. a recipe

Extract sees from pumpkin.
2. Separate and discard pulp.
3. Thoroughly wash seeds in warm water.
4. Spread seeds out onto a cookie sheet.
5. Sprinkle generously with salt.
6. Put into oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Check every five minutes and stir, adding more salt or to taste.
8. Check seeds to see if they are done by taking a sample out, allowing to cool and tasting. If the insides are dry, they are done.
9. Allow to cool and serve.

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Flavor Variations:

There is no rocket science required here. You can make as many different flavors of pumpkin seeds as you can imagine. Replace the salt from the recipe above with the suggested seasoning. Here are some we suggest you try:

* Cheesy Pumpkin Seeds- sprinkle with Cheesy popcorn seasoning.
* Tex-Mex Style- Sprinkle powdered Taco seasoning onto the seeds. This is better mixed in a bowl first. Add more red pepper powder for a really hot seed!
* Cajun style- Mix seeds in a bowl with a packet of cajun seasonings mix. If you like it really spicy, add extra hot sauce.
* Garlic Salt- yum!

Hint: Want more ideas? Just think about the flavors of popcorn and give it a try!

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Serving Tips and Suggestions:

* Try using reduced salt for an even healthier snack.
* Leftover seeds can be kept fresh in an airtight container or frozen for extended periods.

[alittlelark]

7. I soak them in salt water for an hour or so

4-1 water/salt - I boil the water first so it will dissolve the salt. Then drain then, and spread them out on a baking sheet
Bake them at 325, stiring them around every 5-10 minutes. They'll be done when they're very lightly brown (30-40 minutes or so)

Good luck!

[brainshrub]

11. Thanks!

I'll do that.

And thanks for the PM. :D

[hnsez]

8. heres how

start by busting open georges head with a shovel

then roast the seeds

[brainshrub]

10. To violent.

Hurting the president is not only immoral, but the secret service would put me in jail before I could collect the seeds.

[Maurkov]

9. Really easy.

If they're 4 or 5 days old, I'd pitch them. Otherwise:

Don't wash them (but pick out the chunks). Mix in 1 tbs olive oil and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Spread a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 250 for an hour, turning them every 20 minutes. Add more salt to taste.