It is pumpkin season, and you probably want to use it the best way you can. This means making pumpkin soup, enjoying pumpkin pie, and snacking on pumpkin seeds. You actually need just one large whole pumpkin, and you can make all of this.
Now, getting the pumpkin meat for soup and pie out of a whole pumpkin is rather straightforward. However, some people can have trouble with properly cleaning the pumpkin seeds. So let’s take care of that step by step.
Scoop Out the Pumpkin Seeds
Cut the top of the pumpkin and remove it. Using a spoon, scoop out all the pumpkin seeds you can find. Scrape well, and don’t mind the pulp for now.
Separate the Seeds From the Pulp
Remove large chunks and bits of pumpkin pulp. It’s not the most fun job, but you want your pumpkin seeds to be in the best condition for roasting.
Wash With Cold Water
Place your pumpkin seeds in a colander and wash them under cold water. You can also let them soak in a bowl of water, which will loosen up the remaining pumpkin pulp.
Let Them Dry
Spread the pumpkin seeds on a sheet and let them dry off completely. After that, roast them in an oven, and you get yourself a perfect snack.
