Drying pumpkins seeds is an easy way to use pumpkin remains to add flavour to your favorite dishes. When you carve your Halloween jack ‘o lanterns, save the pumpkin seeds to spice and roast for a delicious autumn treat. The seeds must be thoroughly dry to properly absorb the spices. Here are a few easy ways to dry pumpkin seeds.
Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin with a strong metal spoon.
To use a dehydrator, put the seeds in the unit's tray. Set the dehydrator to 120 degrees F. Leave the seeds in the dehydrator for 1 to 2 hours.
Remove seeds from oven or dehydrator. Place them on a paper towel. Pat dry.