When you think of maple trees, the first thing that comes to your mind is maple syrup.Maple seeds are a good snack.While raw seeds may taste bitter, cooked seeds have a sweet flavor.They can be eaten raw, roasted, or boiled if you have a tree in your backyard.You can prepare them in any way you want.
Step 1: You can get seeds in the spring or summer.
Maple seeds are ripe.The seeds become bitter as the weather gets colder.Ripe seeds have a green Pod.The seeds will be bitter if the Pod starts to turn brown.When the seeds are ripe, they fall off the tree.If you want to get the freshest seeds, pick up the green ones.
Step 2: Smaller seeds have a sweeter taste.
Some maple seeds taste better than others.Smaller maple seeds are sweeter than larger ones.Smaller seeds have a sweeter taste.The taste of the seeds can be different from tree to tree.You can find the best taste by harvesting seeds.Don't worry if you can only find bitter seeds.The taste can be improved by roasting or boiling the seeds.
Step 3: The seedpods should be soaked in water for an hour.
It is easier to remove the seeds after they have been soaked in water.Put the seeds in a pot or bowl of water and let them soak for an hour.Make sure the water on the hiking trail is clean.If you don't know, boil the water over a fire to kill any germs.
Step 4: The seeds need to be removed.
If both wings are still connected, each maple Pod usually has 2 seeds.The outer skin should be torn away.If you leave some behind, don't worry, the outer skin is not dangerous.It may not be good.
Step 5: The seeds should be placed on a baking sheet.
Spread them out and bake them evenly in the oven.They won't cook evenly if they pile up.
Step 6: You can sprinkle the seasonings of your choice.
You can add any flavor you want here.It's always good to have salt and pepper.Try ground cayenne pepper.It's a good idea to add some olive oil to the seeds.It is possible to pair cinnamon with a maple flavor.Maple seeds are small so don't put them in seasoning.If you want to add more flavor, sprinkle the seasonings on top of the scoop.Put seeds on baking sheets to sample different flavors.Take a guess at which one you like the best.
Step 7: They should be baked in the oven at 350 F.
Occasionally, check on the seeds.During the roasting process, they should turn slightly brown.They are starting to burn if they are turning black.At this point, remove them.The seeds should be cool before you eat them.
Step 8: The seeds should be put in a pot of water.
Whether you are at home or on the trail, you can easily boil the maple seeds.A pot and a flame are all you need.Load the seeds into the pot and fill it with water.There is no need for the pot to be completely full.The seeds should be covered with enough water.
Step 9: The seeds should be boiled for 15 minutes.
Lower the flame and bring the water to a boil.The pot should be left on the flame for 15 minutes.Control the amount of heat on the pot on a campfire by raising or lowering it.If the water stops bubbling, turn the flame up.
Step 10: The water needs to be drained.
Put the water and seeds in a strainer.Let the seeds cool in the bowl.To make sure the seeds are soft, squeeze a few.They weren't boiled enough if they're still hard.
Step 11: You can season the maple seeds as you please.
The taste of maple seeds can be improved by boiling them.Salt, pepper, butter, and other spices add flavor to the seeds.A fall meal can be spiced up with cinnamon.It's a good idea to lightly season the seeds.You can sprinkle it over the seeds with a pinch or spoon.If you need more flavor, try them.
Step 12: The seeds can be eaten raw.
Some hikers recommend eating raw maple seeds for a snack while on the trail.Other options for preparation improve the taste of raw seeds.
Step 13: It is a good idea to snack on cooked seeds.
Maple seeds are an easy and convenient snack to have plain.Whenever you feel like it, grab a handful.Carry the seeds in a plastic bag.You can eat on them in the car or on a walk.
Step 14: The seeds add crunch to the salad.
Maple seeds are a great salad topping.Add seeds to your salad to finish it off.Maple flavoring is used in vinaigrette dressings.This dressing would complement the fresh maple seeds in your salad.When eating a salad with maple seeds, be careful not to choke.If you swallow them whole, they can get stuck in your throat.Carefully chew your bites.
Step 15: The seeds can be used as a seasoning.
You can grind the seeds into powder with a food processor.Ground seeds can be used in a variety of ways.A soup can be made with ground seeds.Sprinkle ground seeds into mashed potatoes.You can replace wheat flour with maple seed flour in your recipes.When using a food processor, be careful.Don't touch the blades with your fingers.