Crispy Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Cut open the pumpkin.
• Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
• Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
• Rinse the seeds under cold water.
• In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
• Remove from heat and drain well.
• Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
• Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
• Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
• When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
• Sprinkle with salt if desired.
• Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

Steps:

• Your pumpkin seeds should be as free of as much pumpkin goo as possible, but don't worry if there's the occasional orange hair. Melt a small amount of butter on the bottom of a dutch oven, using medium heat. Place the pumpkin seeds into the pot, and stir frequently. Depending on how many pumpkin seeds you have, you may need to add more butter to keep them from sticking on the bottom of the pot. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. When the pumpkin seeds begin to get puffy, but before they begin to turn brown, remove them from the pot and place them in a single layer on the cookie sheet. Liberally salt the seeds with Sea Salt, as if you were salting popcorn. Turn your oven on to Broil. Place the cookie sheet on an upper-middle rack. It'll be about 5 minutes when you see the seeds begin to turn light brown. Remove the seeds and use a spatula to flip the seeds over. Broil more until the seeds become a darker brown. Remove, add more salt if necessary, and eat while warm.