How to Make a Jack O'Lantern from an Orange

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Orange (or pink grapefruit) Jack o' Lanterns are cute rather than scary and although they're a little fiddly to make, they're not as demanding as the pumpkin variety. If you want a cute little Jack o' Lantern display or you're just in a hurry, these little critters might be just the look you're after for Halloween.

Steps

Preparing the Oranges

Wash each orange well. Remove any grime or stains. Dry by wiping with a dishcloth or paper towel.

Slice the tops off each orange. Use a sharp knife to slice, while keeping the orange still on a flat surface.

Scoop the flesh out of each orange. Use the spoon to slip around the edges of the orange flesh and scoop it out in pieces. The flesh can be used to make orange juice or to bake with.Make a Jack O'Lantern from an Orange Step 3Bullet1.jpg

Cutting the Face

Draw a basic face design on the outside of one orange. Two triangle eyes, a little triangle nose, and a smile are all you'll need to do. The smaller the citrus fruit, the simpler the design needs to be.

Cut out the design with nail scissors.

Repeat for the other oranges. After cutting the first one, you might feel comfortable enough to cut shapes without marking; do whatever works best for you.

Displaying the Orange Jack O' Lanterns

Place a votive candle or tea light candle inside the orange Jack O'Lanterns.

Arrange in a display. You can place single orange Jack o'Lanterns wherever you'd like one on display. Or, place them in a cute little row, next to one another. A long silver sweets tray is ideal for this type of display.