Give that jack-o-lantern a work out. When you clean out the pumpkin, save the seeds for roasting. And, you can also use the pulp to make puree.
One of our favorite treats at Halloween is roasted pumpkin seeds. They are easy to make and are quite nutritious. My son asked about making these back when he was a kid. I got a farm wife to tell me how to whip these up. See my recipe for directions on how to roast your seeds.
The bright orange jack-o-lantern pumpkins are not the type generally used for recipes, but they can be cooked down and used to make puree. They're just not as sweet as the small, brownish pie pumpkins. Add more sugar and spices. For full directions on cooking down your pumpkin, see my article on pumpkin puree.
Keep visiting. I'll have a recipe up for Southern Pumpkin Pie soon, and I may even toss up a few more tasty pumpkin treats.
