Pumpkin Patch Orange Slices (Printable Version)

Bright orange slices styled with grapes and mint for a festive, healthy Halloween treat.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large navel oranges
02 - 8 green grapes

→ Decoration

03 - 16 mini chocolate chips (optional, for eyes)
04 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional, for decoration)
05 - 16 small fresh mint leaves (for pumpkin stems)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for gluing decorations)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Wash and dry the oranges and grapes thoroughly.
02 - Cut each orange into 4 to 5 rounds approximately ½ inch thick. Discard the ends and remove any seeds.
03 - Place the orange slices flat on a serving platter.
04 - Cut grapes in half lengthwise. Attach a grape half to the top edge of each orange slice to resemble a pumpkin stem, securing with a toothpick or a small amount of honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Position a small mint leaf beside each grape half to simulate a pumpkin stem’s leaves.
06 - Optional: Use mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds to create jack-o-lantern faces by lightly pressing them into the slices, using honey or syrup as adhesive if necessary.
07 - Arrange the decorated orange slices into a festive patch layout on the platter and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Healthy and fun Halloween treat
  • Simple no-cook preparation
02 -
  • For a vegan option use maple syrup instead of honey
  • Kids can join in decorating for a fun Halloween activity
03 -
  • Use fresh mint leaves to enhance the pumpkin stem effect
  • Press decorations gently to avoid breaking orange slices
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