Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Favors
One of my favorite things to do in fall is carve a pumpkin (or seven). I’ve long outgrown the typical jack-o-lantern for Halloween, but each year I make something crafty out in the garden with the king of squash.
This year was the first that my one-year-old could really experience pumpkin carving, or more accurately, pumpkin digging-and-throwing-seeds-at-the-dog. We dug out all of the pumpkin guts, separated the seeds, and I dashed inside to get the seeds in the oven before they were all consumed by a pocket-sized Boston Terrier. It’s really so much different of an experience than it used to be.
Nonetheless, the roasted seeds turned out Ah-Mazing! This recipe is so delicious and addictive that you won’t believe it was so easy. Plus, it would make a lovely thank-you gift for a fall wedding or event, especially when presented in these cute flower boxes.
- 1 cup freshly harvested pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
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- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Rinse seeds under cold water until they are no longer sticky. Dry well and add them to a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Stir to coat and spread the seeds on baking sheets.
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- Roast for 15-20 minutes, removing after 10 minutes to shake the pan and move the seeds around a bit, flipping some of the crispier ones. Remove from oven when they are golden brown.
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- Because this recipe has olive oil in it, I cut a square of parchment paper to fit inside each box.
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Used In This Project:
- Flower Clasp Boxes • I chose the kraft color.
- Small Circle Labels • I chose the Spring Romance style in peach.
- Square Labels • I chose the Spring Romance style in peach.
Stephanie Rose is a gardener who lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she has grown over 100 edibles, 400 perennials, and countless other plants in her small urban yard; a hobby that continues to grow with each season. Stephanie writes DIY garden projects, yummy recipes and crafty goodness at Garden Therapy where she hopes you will find something to inspire you to get outside for a little, well, garden therapy.
