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Marthe48

(22,183 posts)
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 01:36 PM 9 hrs ago

I got some pumpkins for the seeds

My Mom used to roast the seeds, and I've roasted the seeds for my kids for many years. I'm roasting the pumpkins and will freeze some of it. I have several good recipes and with the holidays coming up, it'll come in handy


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I got some pumpkins for the seeds (Original Post) Marthe48 9 hrs ago OP
We also roast the seeds for use on soups - NewHendoLib 9 hrs ago #1
My girls like them to snack on Marthe48 8 hrs ago #2
I buy them when they're on sale after Halloween alittlelark 8 hrs ago #3
Wondering if you can roast them in an air-fryer? Emile 5 hrs ago #4
I don't have an air fryer Marthe48 5 hrs ago #5
No matter how long it takes, Emile 5 hrs ago #6
Yum! buzzycrumbhunger 4 hrs ago #7

NewHendoLib

(61,395 posts)
1. We also roast the seeds for use on soups -
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 01:39 PM
9 hrs ago

use pumpkin for loaf cakes, pancakes, scones, pie and soups.

I found a big Candy Roaster squash - makes the best pie!

Marthe48

(22,183 posts)
2. My girls like them to snack on
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 02:32 PM
8 hrs ago

The amount of seeds I got from the 2 pumpkins probably won't make a lot.

I made a pumpkin souffle. It's been a few years. It was low carb, took 4 eggs for the full size. I might make a batch of it.

Thanks for the good ideas. I'll probably bake other pumpkin treats. I don't think I would like any kind of squash soup. Just me

Marthe48

(22,183 posts)
5. I don't have an air fryer
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 05:22 PM
5 hrs ago

I'll soak them, maybe over night, then spread them on a cookie sheet, cover with salted water, then roast until the water is completely gone. I think there are quicker ways to get them done, but that's how my Mom showed me.

Let us know if you find out about the air fryer

Emile

(38,711 posts)
6. No matter how long it takes,
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 05:28 PM
5 hrs ago

as long as they are good, that's all that counts.

Cher is the master air-fryer, maybe she'll know.

buzzycrumbhunger

(1,421 posts)
7. Yum!
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:33 PM
4 hrs ago

My favourite time of year is when TJ’s has their pumpkin roasted pumpkin seeds—roasted with a sweet and spicy (cinnamon, cloves, whatever) glaze. I always buy tons because they only have them for a month or two in the fall.

Heads up: I learned the hard way that they do have a laxative effect… Best to stick to a handful at a time rather than gorge yourself on them.

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