Roast Homemade Pumpkin Seeds From Fresh Pumpkins

It’s the season. You got your pumpkin, and you have decided you don’t want it to be used for cute seasonal decoration. 

One popular way to enjoy pumpkin is to roast the seeds. Be sure to save the rest of the pumpkin for another delicious recipe. 

Here is a basic recipe to get you started. 

Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds from pumpkin

1 tablespoon of olive oil or melted butter

Salt to taste

Seasonings of your choice (garlic powder, paprika or even cinnamon)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Scoop the seeds from your pumpkin by cutting off the top and reaching in to grab them. Separate the seeds from the pulp. Rinse seeds in  colander under cold water and remove any remaining pumpkin pulp.

Arrange the seeds in single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Sprinkle on a salad or enjoy as a snack. 

JC Food Now Offering Pumpkins In 3 Sizes

Swing by a JC Food Mart store today to pick up your pumpkins.

Stores are now offering them in three different sizes. Stores are currently offering these sizes will supplies last:

Mini pumpkins – $1.50
Pie pumpkins   – $5 each
Jack o’ Lantern pumpkins – $7 each

Pumpkins are perfect for decorating, and for making your favorite seasonal recipes. Check back for ideas about how to use your pumpkin.