Jack o' lanterns, those iconic symbols of Halloween, can be transformed into a delicious and nutritious meal with a bit of culinary creativity. Whether you prefer savory or sweet dishes, this versatile fruit offers a myriad of culinary possibilities. From hearty soups and stews to delectable desserts, the jack o' lantern is an unexpected culinary gem waiting to be explored. So, gather your ingredients, let your culinary imagination run wild, and embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for cooking jack o' lanterns.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JACK-O-LANTERNS
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Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 5 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Fill 3½ - to 4-cup container with Keebler® Fudge Stripes™ Dark Chocolate cookie crumbs to form base, if desired. Set aside.
- 2. Prepare Kellogg's® Eggo® Mini Homestyle waffles according to package directions. Cool for 5 minutes. Press one lollipop stick into each waffle. Cool completely.
- 3. Use white frosting, chocolate frosting, food coloring, orange sprinkles, green sprinkles, chocolate morsels and marshmallow pieces to decorate waffles as jack-o-lanterns. Press pretzel pieces into each as pumpkin stem. Push lollipops sticks into cookie crumbs to stand upright.
JACK-O'-LANTERN COOKIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 dozen 3-inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt; reserve. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat well. Beat in the pumpkin puree. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap separately in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 of the disks 1/8-inch thick. Using a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter or cardboard Jack-o'-lantern template 5 to 6 inches in diameter, cut out cookies. If using the cookie cutter, finish off the Jack-o'-lantern by cutting out eyes and a mouth with the tip of a sharp knife. Repeat with the remaining dough. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Decorate with colored sugars/chocolates.
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Brush a baking sheet with the oil.
- Cut the pumpkin in half horizontally and scoop out the seeds and strings (save the seeds for roasting). Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the flesh is soft when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Scoop out the flesh into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Spoon the pumpkin puree into a sieve placed over a large bowl. Let the pumpkin drain for 30 minutes before using. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 year.
JACK O' LANTERN CHIPS AND DIP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocados, lime, roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt, chili powder, butter, scallion clove, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, milk, cornstarch, mild green chillis, pumpkin
Provided by Arielle Benedek
Categories Appetizers
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the guacamole: Mash avocados with the lime juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- For the queso: In a pot over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. butter and sauté scallions. Add cheese, milk and cornstarch, and mix until melted and smooth. Add green chiles and mix until combined.
- Serving: Draw eyes and carve a sad mouth on a small pumpkin. Hollow out the inside and insert a bowl. Pour queso in the bowl and top with chopped tomatoes. Spoon guacamole coming out of the pumpkin's mouth. Serve with chips!
- Spoon guacamole coming out of the pumpkin's mouth. Serve with chips!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 5 grams
JACK O LANTERNS
Here is a simple Halloween treat for your gholies, young or old. You can let the kids do the decorating.
Provided by Julie3551
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 sandwiches, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut each slice of bread into a circle.
- Spread orange cheese spread on the slices, all the way to the edges.
- Use pieces of black olive to make eyes, noses and mouths on each Jack O Lantern.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 1501.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 14.6
JACK-O'-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS
Turn orange bell peppers into a satisfying, Halloween-themed dinner with this easy, fun, and kid-friendly stuffed pepper recipe.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Stuffed Bell Peppers
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Oil a baking dish with olive oil.
- Use a small knife to cut eyes, nose, and mouth into the flattest side of each pepper, just like a jack-o'-lantern. Cut around the seedpods and remove the tops, trimming and discarding any seeds from under the stems. Trim the white membrane from the inside of each pepper and shake out any seeds. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, green onions, melted butter, ketchup, Cheddar cheese, and rice in a bowl until well combined.
- Stuff mixture evenly into peppers and cover with the pepper tops. Wrap the baking dish loosely with foil and place on a sheet pan.
- Bake in the upper center of the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking until peppers are tender and ground beef is cooked through, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Place stuffed peppers on a few tablespoons of warm tomato sauce. Serve immediately with more sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 1035.1 mg
JACK-O-LANTERN COOKIES
These are my husband's favorite cookies. It wouldn't be Halloween without them.
Provided by Tonja Anderson
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, shortening, egg, and molasses, mixing until smooth. Fold in rolled oats.
- Roll cookie dough out to 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 48 circles using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Arrange 24 of the circles on a baking sheet and place a teaspoon of pumpkin filling on each. Cut Jack-O-Lantern faces on the remaining 24 circles, then lay the faces over the pumpkin filling, sealing the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 153.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
JACK-O'-LANTERNS
Need a party activity? Let the kids decorate cereal pumpkins, using their imaginations and a few extras.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sheet of waxed paper on work surface. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in both food colors until mixture is orange. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
- Lightly spray hands with cooking spray. For each pumpkin, shape about 1/3 cup cereal mixture into a ball. Press 1 cashew into top center of ball for stem. Place balls on waxed paper. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Attach raisins and candies with decorating icing to make faces on pumpkins. Store in loosely covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Pumpkin, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
POPCORN JACK-O'-LANTERNS
Everyone makes popcorn balls at Christmas, but it's really fun to make them for other occasions, too. The jack-o'-lantern faces on the pumpkins are so cute! -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, marshmallows and 1/2 cup marshmallow creme on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat., With lightly buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-in. balls, flattening one side slightly. For each stem, insert a green Dots candy at the top of pumpkin, attaching with marshmallow creme. Cut fruit roll into leaves and vines; attach to top of pumpkin. , Warm Tootsie rolls in a microwave for 5-10 seconds, then flatten and cut into facial features as desired; attach with remaining marshmallow creme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
JACK-O'-LANTERN CREAM PUFFS
These jack-o'-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more! Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil. , In a small bowl, combine flour and pie spice; add to water mixture all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Allow puffs to cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Pipe into cream puffs; replace tops., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Divide frosting into thirds; tint one portion green, and one portion orange; set aside. Stir cocoa into the remaining frosting. Pipe jack-o'-lantern faces with orange and chocolate frosting. Pipe stems with green frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
JACK-O'-LANTERN CANDY APPLES
Surprise your family with this Halloween dessert! Enjoy these candy apples decorated as Jack o' Lanterns using Betty Crocker® icing.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Wash and dry apples; remove stem and blossom ends. Insert stick into stem end of each apple.
- In 3-quart heavy saucepan, mix granulated sugar, water, corn syrup and food color. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered 15 minutes, without stirring, to 300°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Let stand until bubbling stops.
- Dip each apple into hot sugar mixture, turning to coat and letting excess drip off. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until set.
- On surface lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar, roll fondant to 1/8-inch thickness. Using paring knife, cut out eyes, nose and mouth for each jack- o'-lantern. Attach leaf tip to icing tube; pipe leaves on each apple. Remove leaf tip from icing tube; attach small round tip. Pipe vines. Use icing to attach eyes, nose and mouth to each apple, pressing gently. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354, Carbohydrate 90 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 31 mg
CHEERY JACK O' LANTERNS
From the Cheerios website, this is a great recipe to try with the kids, as they will love the hands-on process of making these cute Jack O'Lanterns. Also a great decoration or food gift.
Provided by hellokitty
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 jack o' lanterns (but really depends on the size), 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter and marshmallows in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in food colors.
- Stir in cereal until coated. Shape about 1/3 cup cereal mixture into ball. Press cashew in top center of ball for stem. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and cashews. Let stand at least 15 minutes until firm.
- Decorate with raisins and candies as desired, using icing to make decorations stick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Look for pumpkins with smooth, unblemished skin and a deep orange color. Avoid pumpkins that have bruises or cuts.
- Use sharp tools: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the pumpkin and create intricate designs.
- Scoop out the seeds and pulp: Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp from the pumpkin. Be careful not to puncture the pumpkin's skin.
- Create a design: Use a pencil or marker to sketch out your design on the pumpkin. You can also use stencils or templates to create more intricate designs.
- Carve the pumpkin: Carefully carve the pumpkin along the lines of your design. Be patient and take your time to avoid mistakes.
- Add a light source: Place a battery-operated candle or LED light inside the pumpkin to illuminate it.
- Display your jack-o'-lantern: Place your jack-o'-lantern on a porch, stoop, or windowsill to enjoy for the Halloween season.
Conclusion:
Jack-o'-lanterns are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween. With a little creativity and effort, you can create your own unique jack-o'-lantern that will be the envy of your neighbors. So get started today and make this Halloween your most memorable one yet!
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