Orange Fruit-Filled Jack-O-Lanterns (a Healthy Halloween Treat)

Last updated on September 28th, 2023 at 04:09 pm

Here are some super cute little jack-o-lanterns that I love for a few reasons. First they are adorable, next, your kids can help you make them, and finally, they’re a healthy Halloween treat!

You can handle carving the little jack-o-lantern faces if necessary, but your children can fill up the oranges with their favorite berries.

Wouldn’t a bunch of these little jack-o-lanterns be perfect for a Halloween or class party? [Also check out these cute Halloween party decorations, a pumpkin pinata, and party games.]

Here’s your step-by-step guide to making your own little jack-o-lanterns!  

Orange Fruit-Filled Jack-O-Lanterns

Note: This recipe makes three jack-o-lanterns, but adjust the recipe to make more if you’d like.  

Here’s everything you need to make these cute orange fruit-filled jack-o-lanterns.   
  

First, remove the top of your orange “jack-o-lantern.”

Remove the inside of the orange with a small spoon. 

Once the orange is empty, use a small knife to cut out your jack-o-lantern face! Be creative. 

Slice the very top of three strawberries –the green “leaves.” Use this as a garnish on top of your orange jack-o-lantern! You can secure it with a toothpick or a dab of honey.

Evenly distribute the blackberries, blueberries, and cut strawberries into each jack-o-lantern. Your family, friends, and especially children will love these friendly Halloween jack-o-lantern treats!

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Orange Fruit-Filled Jack-o-Lanterns

Servings 3 jack-o-lanterns

Ingredients

• 3 oranges I used grapefruit oranges
• ½ cup blackberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup strawberries sliced

Instructions

• Rinse all fruit, and dry.
• Using a straight-edged knife on your grapefruit orange, turn knife inward at an angle while making a complete circle. This will release the top of your grapefruit orange. Remove, and set the top aside.
• Remove the inside of the orange by using a small spoon. Place the orange juice and pulp into a small bowl. You can drink the orange juice, or save it for another use.
• Once the orange is empty, use a small knife to cut out your jack-o-lantern face! Be creative. You can carve square eyes, triangle eyes, a smile, or big teeth! Have fun!
• Slice the very top of three strawberries –the green “leaves.” Use this as a garnish on top of your orange jack-o-lantern. You can secure it with a toothpick, or a dab of honey.
• Slice the strawberries into quarters and then in half again.
• Evenly distribute the blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries into each jack-o-lantern. Use a toothpick or tiny spoon to serve. Your family, friends, and especially children will love these friendly Halloween jack-o-lantern treats!

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