Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Have you carved out your Jack-o-lanterns yet? Well, don't throw away those pumpkin seeds. They are a delicious and nutritious treat. This part of Halloween was always as much fun as carving pumpkins when my kids were little - saving those precious seeds, setting them aside and then preparing them to eat! Munching on them after they're toasted is a true fall experience. Do miss out.

1. Wash the seeds and remove the strings to the best of your ability.

2. Soak the seeds overnight in salted water (1-1/2 tsp. salt per 2/3 cup of water)

3. Place the seeds on a cookie sheet

and toast in the oven at 300 degree for 45 minutes or until golden.

These are always a fall favorite food to have around. I've seen recipes using soy sauce or worcestershire sauce but I just like them with a little plain salt by soaking overnight. You get a true pumpkin seed taste this way. Save the seeds from your Sugar Pie or Baby Bear pumpkins when you make your pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread,or pumpkin whatever. One of fall's simple pleasure.

Of course, you can squirrel away a few seeds (not toasted) and plant them in your garden come spring. Always thinking ahead...

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