Candied apples are [1] no longer the sweetest part of Halloween [2]. Gourds are popping up left and right in all of our favourite Halloween [3] shops, and Target is taking the seasonal spirit to the next level with a collection of fruit-themed jack-o'-lanterns fresh from the produce aisle. A little less spooky than the skull-covered pineapples [4] of Halloween past, the collection is filled with light-up apples, oranges, pineapples, watermelons, strawberries, and more that are surprisingly . . . cute?
Like mini jack-o'-lanterns, the Halloween-themed fruits are the same shape and colour as their edible counterparts, but they have the same handcrafted smiles pumpkins have been rocking for centuries. The collection also features a few fruit-inspired skulls — including a cantaloupe skull with a dragon fruit hat — so it's basically one big, spooky fruit salad come to life. The pieces, available for $5 to $10 online and in stores, are perfect for adding a little trick or treat spirit to any kitchen (or coffee table), and I'm tempted to leave the skull-shaped bell pepper on my counter all year long.
Shop Target's full Halloween decor collection [5] here, and check out a few photos from shoppers who've already managed to get their hands on the festive fruits.
Light-Up Watermelon Halloween Prop
Light-Up Watermelon Halloween Prop [6] ($10)
Light-Up Strawberry Skull Halloween Prop
Light-Up Strawberry Skull Halloween Prop [7] ($5)
2-Pack Light-Up Lemon Halloween Prop
2-Pack Light-Up Lemon Halloween Prop [8] ($5)
Light-Up Gourd Halloween Prop
Light-Up Gourd Halloween Prop [9] ($10)
2-Pack Light-Up Apple Halloween Prop
2-Pack Light-Up Apple Halloween Prop [10] ($5)
Light-Up Triple Stack Pear/Apple/Orange Halloween Prop
Light-Up Triple Stack Pear/Apple/Orange Halloween Prop [11] ($10)
Light-Up Green Pepper Skull Halloween Prop
Light-Up Green Pepper Skull Halloween Prop [12] ($5)
2-Pack Light-Up Orange Halloween Prop
2-Pack Light-Up Orange Halloween Prop [13] ($5)
Light-Up Dragon Fruit and Cantaloupe Halloween Prop
Light-Up Dragon Fruit and Cantaloupe Halloween Prop [14] ($10)
2-Pack Light-Up Pear Halloween Prop
2-Pack Light-Up Pear Halloween Prop [15] ($5)
Light-Up Pineapple Skull Halloween Prop
Light-Up Pineapple Skull Halloween Prop [16] ($10)