Fresh Pumpkins - Tipnut.comOnce you have cleaned out your pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern, save the seeds and try roasting them for a tasty treat. Here’s how to make them . . .

Quick Method:

Remove fiber from seeds; wash and dry them thoroughly. Place in shallow pan (you can drizzle a little salad oil over the seeds if you wish) and salt them well. Roast in hot oven until done, stirring seeds occasionally.

Traditional Method:

Remove fiber from seeds; cover with salted water; bring to a boil, simmer 2 hours. Drain and dry thoroughly on paper. Then spread seeds in shallow pan; coat with oil and some salt; toast in 250-degree oven until golden brown. Stir seeds occasionally.

Date Added: Oct 04, 2008