How to Make Pineapple Jack-O'-Lantern - A Step-by-Step Guide

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about festive and fun treats to make for the upcoming holiday. While pumpkin carving is a popular tradition, have you ever thought about carving a pineapple instead? This unique and creative twist on a Jack-O'-Lantern will definitely be a hit at your Halloween party or as a decorative centerpiece for your family dinner.

The Pineapple Jack-O'-Lantern is a playful and delicious way to add some tropical flair to your Hallo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large pineapple
  • 1 tea light candle

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 jack-o'-lantern

  • Lay the pineapple down horizontally on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut off the top 1 1/2 inches, leaving the leafy crown intact. Set top aside.
  • Place the pineapple upright, with the flesh exposed on the top. Center the pineapple corer-slicer directly over the center core and push down slightly. Hold the pineapple with your left hand while twisting the handle of the corer-slicer clockwise with your right hand, with a slight downward pressure. Continue until you reach the bottom, making sure that you do not cut through the skin at the bottom of the pineapple.
  • Pull up on the handle of the corer-slicer while pulling down with your left hand to remove it from the pineapple. Remove the handle from the corer-slicer and remove the sliced pineapple to a serving plate. Pour any juice that has collected in the bottom of the pineapple into a glass or container for another use.
  • Using a paper towel to get a firm grip, reach into the pineapple and wrap the paper towel around the core that remains inside. Place a firm grip on the core, and twist slightly to detach the core from the bottom of the pineapple. Discard core.
  • Using a large spoon, scrape any remaining pineapple from the bottom of the pineapple to create a level surface for the candle.
  • Using a small flexible paring knife, carve out eyes, nose and a scary grin. Replace the top of the pineapple and refrigerate until ready to display. When ready to display, place a tea light candle inside and illuminate.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 145mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 330mg