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Roasting Pumpkin Seeds a Fun Family Activity

October 14th, 2009 . Posted in Crafts and Digital Scrapbooking, Family and Digital Scrapbooking, Halloween, Recipes or Cooking and Digital ScrapbookingComments Off
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Spider_Kit_ScrapPage1_vesB_400 This Halloween when you are carving your pumpkin don’t throw away the seeds! Gathering up the pumpkin seeds and roasting them is a nice family activity.

You can even start a special Halloween Recipe book and put the Recipe for Roasting Pumpkin Seeds in the digital scrap Halloween recipe book!

When I was young my mother had certain recipes she would have us help her with around the holidays. I remember that we used to get all the seeds from our pumpkins and clean them and roast them for a special treat. It was such a fun family tradition, and I still have warm memories whenever I see pumpkin seeds!

Scrap Hint: Roasting pumpkin seeds can be a wonderful photo and scrapbooking opportunity. Take pictures of your child scooping out the pumpkin seeds, then cleaning them and baking them. Take a photo of the carved pumpkin and the special roasted pumpkin seeds.  Make a special Halloween recipe Album including photos and recipes!

This year cook up your own special pumpkin seed recipe – you can use the basic one or get fancy with seasonings!

Here are a few roasting pumpkin seed basics to get you started on this fun family activity

Basic Pumpkin Seed Recipe

  • Rinse pumpkin seeds under cool water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you’ve removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
  • Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
    Or     omit salt and toss seeds with any of the suggested seasonings below:Hot Spice Pumpkin Seeds: Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper.

    Sweet Pumpkin Seeds: Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.

    Cheese Pumpkin Seeds: Add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning.

    Try one or more of these recipes and take photos of the experience and make a Halloween digital recipe book to share with your family and friends!

    Have a wonderful Halloween!

    Cheri

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