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Marthe48

(22,217 posts)
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 01:36 PM Friday

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

NewHendoLib

(61,397 posts)
1. We also roast the seeds for use on soups -
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 01:39 PM
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use pumpkin for loaf cakes, pancakes, scones, pie and soups.

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

Marthe48

(22,217 posts)
2. My girls like them to snack on
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 02:32 PM
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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

(22,217 posts)
5. I don't have an air fryer
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 05:22 PM
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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

(38,736 posts)
6. No matter how long it takes,
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 05:28 PM
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as long as they are good, that's all that counts.

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

buzzycrumbhunger

(1,426 posts)
7. Yum!
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:33 PM
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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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