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==Description==
 
==Description==
[http://www.scda.state.sc.us/recipes/fruit&vegetableII.htm Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I] by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain goverment resource—original source of recipe
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Toasted pumpkin seeds <ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Roasted-Pumpkin-Seeds |title=Taste of Home |year=2007|pages=19|publisher=Taste of Home|work=}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Benoit|first=Madame |title=Cooks at Home |year=1987|publisher=Les Éditions Héritage Inc.|isbn=2762558972|pages=197-198}}</ref> a tasty fall treat.
  
 
== Ingredients ==
 
== Ingredients ==
* [[pumpkin seeds]]
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* pumpkin seeds
* [[butter]] or [[margarine]]
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* cold water
* [[dried fruit]] (for skillet method)
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* 1 tsp salt
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* vegetable oil
  
== Directions ==
 
# Before toasting seeds be sure to dry them first.
 
# Wash to remove strings.
 
# Pat dry with paper towels and spread in a single layer on cookie sheet.
 
# Let stand 2 to 3 days, stirring occasionally to prevent mold.
 
  
=== Baking Method ===
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== Procedures ==
# To toast the seeds, spread them on a jelly-roll pan.
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Clean the seeds from a pumpkin, then place in a pan, add cold water and salt. Cover this and let simmer for ~2 hours.
# Bake in a 350°F.
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Strain and sit the seeds on paper towel, allow for time to dry ~4 hours.
# For 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.  
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Take dried pumpkin seeds, place on a baking pan.  
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Drizzle vegetable oil on seeds, then place in a heated oven at 350 degrees F for ~26 minutes or until browned. Ensure you flip/stir them a few times while being baked.
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(optional) Add salt for taste.
  
=== Skillet Method ===
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==References==
# In a small skillet over low heat, in a little hot butter or margarine, cook seeds until browned, stirring occasionally.
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# Toss with dried fruits and serve.
 
 
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 11 July 2012

Description

Toasted pumpkin seeds [1][2] a tasty fall treat.

Ingredients

  • pumpkin seeds
  • cold water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • vegetable oil


Procedures

Clean the seeds from a pumpkin, then place in a pan, add cold water and salt. Cover this and let simmer for ~2 hours. Strain and sit the seeds on paper towel, allow for time to dry ~4 hours. Take dried pumpkin seeds, place on a baking pan. Drizzle vegetable oil on seeds, then place in a heated oven at 350 degrees F for ~26 minutes or until browned. Ensure you flip/stir them a few times while being baked. (optional) Add salt for taste.

References

  1. Taste of Home. Taste of Home. 2007. pp. 19. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Roasted-Pumpkin-Seeds. 
  2. Benoit, Madame (1987). Cooks at Home. Les Éditions Héritage Inc.. pp. 197-198. ISBN 2762558972.