How to Dry Edible Seeds
Select the pumpkin seeds., Cut the top off the pumpkin., Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin. , Remove any of the fleshy parts of the pumpkin that is attached to the seeds., Wash the seeds., Put the pumpkin seeds on paper towels and blot them dry...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select the pumpkin seeds.
You can use ones from your garden or from a pumpkin you've bought from the farmers market. -
Step 2: Cut the top off the pumpkin.
Discard it. ,, This can be done by hand, sometimes with the help of a paring knife. , Put the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse them using cool or warm water. , Be sure to remove any flesh or debris from the pumpkin that has been left behind.
If this isn't removed, the seeds can rot. ,, Or, dry them in an oven, on warm, for three to four hours.
Stir them frequently to avoid scorching. , Store them in an airtight container and use within three to six months of drying.
They can be eaten raw, roasted or added to dishes.
To roast, take dried pumpkin seeds, toss with oil and/or salt and roast in a preheated oven at 250 °F (121 °C) for 10 to 15 minutes. , -
Step 3: Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin.
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Step 4: Remove any of the fleshy parts of the pumpkin that is attached to the seeds.
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Step 5: Wash the seeds.
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Step 6: Put the pumpkin seeds on paper towels and blot them dry.
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Step 7: Spread the pumpkin seeds on a cookie or baking sheet.
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Step 8: Dry the pumpkin seeds in a dehydrator at 115 to 120 °F (46 to 49 °C) for one to two hours.
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Step 9: Remove the dried pumpkin seeds from the heat once they are thoroughly dry.
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Step 10: Finished.
Detailed Guide
You can use ones from your garden or from a pumpkin you've bought from the farmers market.
Discard it. ,, This can be done by hand, sometimes with the help of a paring knife. , Put the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse them using cool or warm water. , Be sure to remove any flesh or debris from the pumpkin that has been left behind.
If this isn't removed, the seeds can rot. ,, Or, dry them in an oven, on warm, for three to four hours.
Stir them frequently to avoid scorching. , Store them in an airtight container and use within three to six months of drying.
They can be eaten raw, roasted or added to dishes.
To roast, take dried pumpkin seeds, toss with oil and/or salt and roast in a preheated oven at 250 °F (121 °C) for 10 to 15 minutes. ,
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