EspañolLearn how to make mandarin orange pumpkins in 3 different ways. These delightful treats capture the spirit of Halloween and offer a refreshing and nutritious twist to traditional holiday sweets.
Enjoy the spook-tacular flavors and fun!
Halloween is just around the corner and in this post we’ll explore three easy ways to create these little pumpkins and Jack ‘O Lanterns: one using celery for the stem, another with a simple Sharpie marker, and a third, a bit more advanced that involves carving with a paring knife. Let’s start!
If you are looking for more Halloween food for kids, check out or Spooky menu for Halloween (including a peeper pasta pie). And our Halloween Monster Sandwich.
Ingredients
Mandarin oranges – They have the perfect shape and color. You can also use tangerines or clementines.
Celery – you need just the tops.
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You will also need:
- A black or brown Sharpie marker
- A cutting board
- A paring knife or another small, very sharp knife.
Three Ways to Create Mandarin Orange Pumpkins
Remember to wash the fruit and the celery tops really well before starting.
Celery-Stem Pumpkins
For a quick and easy mandarin orange pumpkin, peel the oranges to reveal their color and lines. Remove most of the white strings and set aside.
Wash a few tops of the celery sticks and take a small piece. Trim them to resemble pumpkin stems, either with or without leaves.
Finally, insert the celery into the top of the mandarin orange, and voila! You have a charming mini pumpkin ready to delight your Halloween party guests.
Sharpie Jack O’Lantern Faces
If you’re short on time or prefer a no-fuss approach, grab the mandarin orange and a Sharpie marker.
Simply draw a classic Jack O’Lantern face on it. This method is kid-friendly, allowing young ones to get involved in decorating while enjoying a juicy snack.
Knife-Carved Jack O’Lanterns
For those with a more artistic inclination and a steady hand, consider using a paring knife to carve the Jack O’Lantern face onto the fruit.
Gently carve the desired face on the mandarin orange peel and remove it to uncover the face. I recommend starting with the mouth and cutting a rounded “u” shape to allow enough space to carve the teeth, then the nose, and finally the triangular eyes.
These mandarin orange pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns are not just a nutritious treat, but also add a burst of color and Halloween spirit to your holiday festivities.
Happy Halloween!
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Three Ways to Create Mandarin Orange Pumpkins
Ingredients
- 10 mandarine oranges
- 3 celery stalks
Utensilios
- A black or brown Sharpie marker
- A cutting board
- A paring knife or another small, very sharp knife.
Instructions
Celery-Stem Pumpkins
- Peel the oranges to reveal their color and lines. Remove most of the white strings and set aside.
- Wash a few tops of the celery sticks and take a small piece. Trim them to resemble pumpkin stems, either with or without leaves.
- Finally, insert the celery into the top of the mandarin orange.
Sharpie Jack O’Lantern Faces
- Simply draw a classic Jack O’Lantern face on it. This method is kid-friendly, allowing young ones to get involved in decorating while enjoying a juicy snack.
Knife-Carved Jack O’Lanterns
- Gently carve the desired face on the mandarin orange peel and remove it to uncover the face. I recommend starting with the mouth and cutting a rounded “u” shape to allow enough space to carve the teeth, then the nose, and finally the triangular eyes.
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