There is no activity more fun around this time of the year than carving out pumpkins [1]. That is, until we carved out pineapples! My favourite fruit has been and always will be pineapple, so why not bring a taste of the tropics to the Fall season. Pumpkins make for great jack-o'-lanterns, but pineapples make for a great spin off the Halloween [2] tradition. Impress your guests and surprise your trick-or-treaters [3] with this spooky fruit. If you're looking to try something new, follow this step-by-step tutorial for carving out a pineapple. The best part is there are no seeds so less mess, and the cored-out fruit also makes for a sweet, healthy snack.
Step 1: Gather your supplies.
Here's what you will need:
- Pineapple
- Sharp knife
- Carving saw
- Scraper
- Marker (optional)
- Stencils (optional)
- Candle
Step 2: Remove the head of the pineapple.
Using a sharp knife, slice off the top of the fruit. Do not toss. Hold on to the head to put on top again at the end.
Step 3: Core out the centre of the pineapple.
Either with a sharp knife or a corer, remove the centre of the pineapple from top to bottom as much as possible.
Step 4: Draw out the tracing.
This step is completely optional, but if you're not that good at eyeing out the cuts like me, trace out your stencil with a marker. If you want your pineapple jack-o-lantern to be perfectly symmetrical, don't skip this step. Also because the pineapple has darker spots, it can be hard to see where you already cut so drawing out the shape with a dark marker really helps.
Step 5: Carve out the shapes.
Now you can carve out your pineapple using a carving saw. Take your time with this step because once the cut is made, you can't go back.
Step 6: Light your candle up inside the pineapple.
Last but not least, light a small candle or turn on an LED flameless candle. Place in the centre of the pineapple. Pop the top back on, and you have a spooky pineapple.