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Holiday traditions, Thanksgiving recipes, top Christmas gifts
Yule Blog
Holiday traditions, Thanksgiving recipes, top Christmas gifts
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: From Halloween into Thanksgiving
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Seeding good taste
Posted by: Joe_LoCicero
You may have waited until the last minute to carve your pumpkin for Halloween night
(so that it didn't get all icky and oozy). Or perhaps, you've decided
to make pumpkin pie from scratch this Thanksgiving with some sugar
pumpkins. Either way, a treat awaits you and your family in the form of
roasted pumpkin seeds
So many people don't take advantage of
this crunchy goodness, but adults -- and surprisingly, so many kids --
love snacking on them. Plus, they're a snap to make.
First,
scrape out the pumpkin's "innards," the pulp and seeds inside the
pumpkin. I know this can seem to be a stringy, slimy task, but
inexpensive "scrapers" have been increasingly easier to find, and make
the scraping go by much faster. Plus, the plastic scrapers so widely
available are usually a good size for little hands and, with adult
supervision, can provide a good kid activity, too.
We've been
using the Martha Stewart Collection Pumpkin Carving Kit "for jazzing up
your jack-o'-lanterns," available at Macy's, that came with nine
carving tools and six templates. It's been all-around user friendly,
and a great creativity jump-starter, too. At this point, you may even
be able to find a set on sale after Halloween at your nearby Macy's. If
you do, purchase it to use next year; you'll be glad you did.
As
for getting those seeds roasted, preheat the oven to 350 degrees while
you're separating the seeds from the pumpkin's pulpy strands. We
usually put all the pumpkin's pulp and seeds in a strainer, and then
rinse thoroughly. That process seems to make separating the seeds
easier. And once again, here's an activity -- separating the seeds from
the pulp -- that the kids usually enjoy too. We then put all the seeds
on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Toss the pumpkin seeds
with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 teaspoons kosher
salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, and a sprinkling of freshly ground
pepper. Then make sure to spread the seeds out so that they form a nice,
even, uncrowded layer. Place the cookie sheet with the pumpkin seeds in
the oven to roast for about 20 minutes, but start checking them after
10 minutes. I've found that the seed's doneness can vary widely. After
the seeds have baked to a crunchy consistency -- or one that's to your
liking -- let them cool. You can keep them in an airtight container for
three days.
Aside from a great snack, they also are a delicious topping or add-in for salads, soups, and chili.
...Now I'll just have to get back to you on how that pulp works for making pumpkin pies.
Other Food and Recipe Posts in the Yule Blog:
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Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies and Pot de Creme
Cookie Dough Bites and More Traditional Christmas Treats
Christmastime Cinnamon Scones
The Great Leftover Debate -- Solved!
Turkey Day in Review
Cooking My First Bird
Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner: Plan of Attack
Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes for Two
Links for Planning a Great Thanksgiving
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