Orange is the new Black Pumpkin
I kind of want to throw a Halloween brunch now, just for the excuse to make and serve these adorable fruit-filled oranges again.
The theme could be “Monsters in Pajamas” and everyone would come as his or her favorite monster dressed in pajamas. If only my friends were cool enough to go for such an idea…
These festive orange bowls are:
-Kid-friendly
-Easy to make
-And you can fill them with anything from curry, to fruit, to ice cream or chocolate mousse!
Jack-O-Lantern Oranges
- oranges
- a small, sharp kitchen knife (or an Xacto knife)
- filling of choice: fruit salad, oatmeal, yogurt, chocolate mousse, sorbet, etc.
Slice the tops off of the oranges and set aside. Cut around the insides and remove the orange segments. (Reserve for fruit salad, homemade orange juice, or smoothies.) Cut out faces as you would for a real jack-o-lantern, then fill and serve.
Step-by-Step Photos:
Step One: Gather your oranges.
Step Two: Slice off the tops with a sharp knife or an Xacto, and cut around the insides. Remove the orange sections and reserve for fruit salad, homemade orange juice, or smoothies.
Step Three: Cut out faces, treating the orange as if it were a real jack-o-lantern pumpkin.
Aaaand…
Fill with whatever you desire.
I used my recipe for Addictive Fruit Salad.
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Hi,
I would like to make these for a friends little girl for halloween. How long do the oranges last after being cut? Would they keep till Wednesday if I cut Tuesday night?
Thanks,
Becs
A few days in the fridge… I think that would be fine!
Can I carve the oranges the night before my party and store them in the fridge. I wanna make them for my sons class but not sure I’d have enough time in the morning to do it all before the party. Thanks….such an adorable idea!!
I think that would be fine!
I love these! i made them for my son’s preschool class’s Halloween party. One little tip: carve the faces BEFORE you scoop out the orange. It makes it sturdier.
Very cute! Laughing about curry though…wouldn’t all of the curry spill out through the holes???
I was thinking more of a super-thick curry… or make a really tiny face ;).
These are simply cute!
Love this adorable idea!