4 Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

It's October, which means you’ll soon carve your pumpkins to get ready for Halloween. This always leads to the question, “What should we do with the pumpkin seeds?” Maybe in the past you’ve just thrown everything away. Maybe you’ve roasted those seeds with a little butter and salt. Maybe this year you want to do something with them that the whole family will love.

Pumpkin Pie Seeds

What better way to use those seeds than in recipe that makes them taste like pumpkin pie? If you’re a fan of pumpkin pie, you probably already have all the ingredients on hand, too. These warm, crunchy snacks will taste of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and best of all, pumpkin.

You can find the whole recipe here, including ingredients and directions. What a beautiful snack to kick off autumn.

Wasabi Coriander Seeds

If you prefer a snack that will bite back, these wasabi pumpkin seeds are your best bet. These call for wasabi powder, coriander, and some kosher salt. Of course, you don’t have to follow the recipe exactly, either. Wasabi packs a serious punch, so you can put in a little less or a little more, depending on how spicy you love your foods.

The full recipe for these wasabi coriander seeds can be found here. Get ready to breathe a little fire.

Salt and Vinegar Seeds

True snackers have always loved the taste of salt and vinegar. This recipe is for the professionals among us. Gather your sea salt, white vinegar, and olive oil before you start. You may also want to spice things up with a pepper, but that’s up to you. The pepper just gives them an extra kick.

Remember, even if you use the full recipe found here, that you can adjust the vinegar amount to your taste. Some like a little more, while others prefer less. You may need a few tries to get it just right.

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds

If you can’t decide between sweet and salty seeds, then this recipe is definitely for you. Who can resist salted caramel, anyway? You’ll need a lot of the same ingredients you used with the pumpkin pie seeds, but in different quantities. Keep that cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg handy. Then add some sea salt and brown sugar to your shopping list. The end result is a crunchy, sweet, salty dream.

The whole recipe is here, so be sure to check before you go shopping. You’ll want to make sure you have everything on hand.

Now you’re ready to carve all those pumpkins. You may even want to get some extras so you’ll have plenty of seeds to try all the different recipes. Don’t worry if you make too much. All of these seeds keep well for future snacking.

Want to know more about other recipes perfect for country living? Check out these canning recipes just in time for harvest season.