What kind of oranges should you use?

Choose medium to large navel oranges. They have thicker skin, which makes carving easier, and they’re juicy enough to scoop without breaking the shell. Smaller mandarins can work, but they don’t hold as much fruit.

How do you carve the faces?

Use a small paring knife and start with simple shapes like triangles or circles. Draw the design with a marker first if you need a guide. Keep the cuts shallow so the orange skin doesn’t tear.

How do you keep the orange from browning?

Once carved, wrap the oranges tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving. You can also brush the edges with a little lemon juice, which slows browning and keeps them fresh for several hours.

Are these a healthy snack?

Yes! Jack-O-Lantern Orange Fruit Cups are loaded with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants from oranges, grapes, and blueberries. They’re naturally sweet, low in calories, and a perfect balance to candy-heavy Halloween spreads.

Jack-O-Lantern Orange Fruit Cups: A Fun and Healthy Halloween Treat

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium Oranges

150 g (1 cup) Blueberries

150 g (1 cup) Grapes – quartered

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Instructions

1. Slice the top off each orange in a zig-zag motion.

2. Run a small knife around the inside to loosen the flesh.

3. Scoop out the flesh and set aside.

4. Carve simple Jack-O-Lantern faces into the oranges.

5. Fill each orange with blueberries and quartered grapes.

6. Replace the top and serve.

Notes

You can swap oranges for grapefruit to make larger lanterns.

If you don’t want to carve, let kids draw faces with a marker for extra fun.

Brush carved edges with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Author: Livia Reed
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack, Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fruit cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg