Autumn Amelia

Hello everyone!

Does anyone roast pumpkin seeds this time of year?

I never have but it is always on my to do list.

I feel so bad throwing away perfectly good pumpkin seeds after carving our jack o' lanterns so I save them for later and then end up throwing away a moldy bag...
I am proud to say we finally got to them this year!

And they are super easy.

Erik prefers sweet things while I prefer savory.

So, I made a few different types for us each to try.

As I mentioned, I get my pumpkin seeds from our jack o' lanterns but you can also purchase them from the store.

If you are using yours from a pumpkin like me, make sure to get them nice and clean.

I removed as much of the pumpkin "guts" as I could by hand and then placed them in a large bowl of warm water.

Swish the pumpkin seeds around with your hands and let rest for about five minutes.

The remaining pumpkin guts should sink to the bottom of the bowl while the pumpkin seeds float.

Remove the seeds from the bowl and dry on a dish towel.

Divide seeds evenly into separate bowls for your different flavors.
Add your seasonings. 

Salt and Pepper

You will need:

1/2 a Cup of Raw Pumpkin Seeds

1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil

1/4 a Teaspoon of Sea Salt

1/4 a Teaspoon of Black Pepper

Italian 

You will need:

1/2 a Cup of Raw Pumpkin Seeds

2 Tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese

1/2 a Teaspoon of Italian Seasoning

Cinnamon Sugar

You will need:

1/2 a Cup of Raw Pumpkin Seeds

1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar

1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon

Pizza

You will need:

1/2 a Cup of Raw Pumpkin Seeds

1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese

1/2 a Teaspoon of Basil

1/2 a Teaspoon of Oregano

1/4 a Teaspoon of Sea Salt

1/8 a Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

Preheat oven to 300o.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the seasoned pumpkin seeds to the baking sheet.

Spread the seeds out evenly into a single layer.

I added two types of seeds per pan to save time.

Cook for 20 - 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

These turned out delicious and were so quick and easy to complete.

I am down for making them a yearly tradition.
Plus, there are so many flavors to try!

These are definitely a snack I could see myself eating way too much of...

What are some of your family's fall traditions?

All my love,

Autumn