Halloween How To: Snack o’ Lantern Fruit Cups
I started making these about three years ago when the Bandit was in preschool. They were always a big hit and a healthy alternative to most Halloween snacking, so they were school appropriate. If you have a lot to make be sure to leave yourself plenty of time as these can be very time consuming! I first seen these in Disney Family Fun Magazine but now it seems to be everywhere! Have fun with your kids! They will enjoy helping to make these!
Orange Jack-O-Lanterns filled with Fruit
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 Oranges (in this case I used Grapefruit Oranges)
- ½ cup Blackberries
- ½ cup Blueberries
- ½ cup Strawberries (sliced)
You can use any fruit you like. I also love using grapes or anything easy for finger eating.
Instructions
Rinse all fruit. 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 top aside.
Begin to remove the inside of the grape fruit or angle by using a small spoon.
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 top aside.Begin to remove the inside of the grape fruit or angle by using a small spoon.Place the grapefruit orange juice and pulp into a small bowl. You can save it and serve as a refreshing drink next to your treats!
Once the grapefruit 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 from 3 strawberries. 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 children will love these friendly Halloween treats!
We will be having a lot more Halloween How To videos coming soon including more treats, recipes, decor, costumes and more! And watch for the Halloween giveaways!
10 responses to “Halloween How To: Snack o’ Lantern Fruit Cups”
what a great idea, don’t know if I have the patience to do it though, great video
These are adorable! What a cute idea!
Angela Michels
That’s cute and clever – and a great way to make fruit as fun for kids as commercials try to make junk food! Thanks for a brilliant idea.
The kid looks like Mr. Pringles in mustache. He is so cute giving tips on his Snack o’ Lantern Fruit Cups Recipe.
Hahaha! That’s funny! I’ll have to tell my son he looks like Mr. Pringles. He will get a good chuckle out of that one!
What a great idea! I love a healthy alternative to traditional Halloween snacks. Your son is adorable.
This is a very cute idea, will have to do this with my lil’ man. 🙂
This is great! I’m totally Pinning this for next fall. So nice to find Halloween snacks that don’t involve candy!
How cute and clever! Thanks so much for sharing this! The kids in this are adorable too! I will have to try this next year!!