The Best Crispy Baked Pumpkin Seeds

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Crispy baked pumpkin seeds are a childhood favorite when making carved pumpkins. They are easy to make and can be customized with either sweet or savory seasonings. So if you are making this year’s Jack-o-Lanterns, save the seeds to make this simple, healthy snack!

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Ingredients

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Remove orange pumpkin pulp and fibrous strands from the seeds and place the seeds in a colander.

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Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cool running water. Swish with your hands to separate the pumpkin pulp and let it settle to the bottom of the colander.

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Spread the seeds on a few layers of paper towels and blot dry. Measure the seeds to determine how much oil you will need.

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Transfer the seeds to a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt (and optional seasonings other than sugar.) Stir well to coat.

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Preheat oven. Spread the seeds on a rimmed baking sheet (avoid dark colored pans to prevent burning.)

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Bake until the seeds are lightly browned, fragrant and crisp, stirring occasionally. Cool completely before storing.

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Enjoy!

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