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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That is such a great idea! I definitely should try it.
I would definitely be Frankenstein’s wife in Flannel 😀
Hahaha! This is awesome! So creative…and so much easier than digging out a bunch of slimy goo….anyone else hate that? I’ll definitely have to try this out! 🙂
Yes! Yuck!
Wicked idea!
Awesome! I’ve done something similar with a pepper. Great idea!
That is such a CUTE idea!! ^-^
Thanks Katie for a wonderful idea!! It will be much easier than pumpkin and more convenient!! I am a long time reader for your blog. this is my first comment.
Aw hi!! 🙂
Hmmm, who would I come as? I have no idea, we never really celebrated Halloween as kids, because my mom is against it. I’ve done something small with my friends the past couple years though.
I think I’d just come in hot pink footie pajamas and call it good. 🙂
By the way, the oranges are adorable! A great little alternative to a jack-o-lantern. I bet you could put candles in them and the house would smell great!
That is such a CUTE idea!! ^-^
I’ve only made jack-o’s with pumpkins until now.
So cute! If I was even the tiniest bit artsy I would attempt these, but alas, I think I’d slice my fingers up more than the orange 😉
Does Morticia count as a monster (from the Addams Family)? If yes, her! If no, then bride of Frankenstein in wedding lingerie. 🙂 Ooooooh or Cousin Itt! (Can you tell I have a thing for the Addams Family? In high school I had one of my bedroom walls dedicated to the show.)
how cute! what a perfect after school snack!
They look awesome!
How cute!! A chocolate stem might just complete the look.
I would so come to a monster tea party!! Bride of Frankenstein would be fun to be. 🙂
Haha me and my friends would actually do that 🙂 I would come as the Cookie Monster obviously, and have a giant cookie sticking out my mouth!
hehehe the cookie monster! That’s the best idea ever 😀