Fall is finally in the air which means it’s time for a good fall snack to share. My mom and I came up with this recipe after carving pumpkins years ago and it’s been a tradition that continues to live on with or without pumpkin carving. The smell of this fall snack baking in the oven signifies that a new season is here. This recipe is such a filling snack and it also makes a nice gift.

As a child my mom would invite our little cousins over to have a pumpkin carving party. After years of trashing the inside of the pumpkin we started thinking about what we could do with the seeds if we saved them. Over the years, this recipe slowly evolved. To use pumpkin seeds for this recipe, rinse them off with cold water. The seeds will easily separate from the pumpkin strings under the water. Then proceed with the recipe.

Recipe Alternatives

Another way to enjoy this recipe is to buy the pumpkin seeds, pepita. I buy hulled pepita from the bulk container section at Whole Foods or any health food store. You can measure out exactly two cups at the store and then come home and bake this delicious snack. This snack can be enjoyed for up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container.

Party and Gift Giving

It would be fun to have a pumpkin carving party and send everyone home with this lovely fall snack mix made from their very own pumpkin. You can find really cute snack containers at Hobby Lobby, Target, or Michaels.

What are some of your favorite fall traditions?

Fall Nut Mix by Lindsey's Table

Fall Snack Mix

Lindsey Cochran
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, pink

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper, non-stick spray, or silicone baking mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add pumpkin seeds, pecans, cranberries, maple syrup, and pink salt.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
  • Spread out mixture onto baking sheet and place in oven.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until nuts are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the nut mix from the baking sheet immediately from coming out of the oven to prevent it from sticking to the baking sheet.
  • Allow nut mix to cool in a glass container.
  • Store in air tight container for up to two weeks.