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Homemade Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Halloween is just around the corner. A time to dress up in costumes, decorate our home in spooky decor, fill up our stomachs on different kinds of candy, and a time to carve our pumpkins. Carving a pumpkin was always a tradition that I got to celebrate with my family when I was younger. I carried this tradition when I left hoe and now share it with my boyfriend. We carve our pumpkins and instead of throwing the seeds out, we save them and make homemade toasted pumpkin seeds. I always loved the smell of fresh toasting seeds and warm apple cider. The recipe is easy and your kids can help.

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe

One medium sized pumpkin

Salt

Olive oil

While carving the pumpkin, scoop out the insides and place in a large bowl.

Separate the seeds from the pulp, making sure no pulp is left.

Rinse the seeds in cold water to take off any left over pulp and let drain.

Pre heat oven 400°F.

Spread seeds flat on olive oil greased baking pan and stir them around to coat the seeds.

Sprinkle salt on seeds.

Bake on top rack for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. 

Enjoy!