Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

What You Need:

1 qt. water

2 TBSP salt

2 C pumpkin seeds

1 TBSP unsalted butter, melted

How to Make It:

Place the oven temperature on 250 degrees

Place the water in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

Sprinkle in the salt and bring the water to a steady boil.

Add the seeds and continue boiling for 12 minutes.

Drain the seeds well using a colander.

Lay the seeds in a single layer on a piece of paper towel and pat them dry.

Place the melted butter in a mixing bowl.

Add the seeds and toss to coat evenly.

Spread the seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

Bake 35 minutes being sure to stir every 12 minutes or so during the baking.

Seeds should be a light golden brown and crispy when toasted.

Allow the seeds to cool before shelling and eating.

Makes 2 C of toasted seeds

These can be added to any trail mix or snack mix or eaten just as they are.