PINEAPPLE JACK-O'-LANTERN
This technique uses one of my newest kitchen gadgets: a pineapple corer-slicer! While you can certainly remove the insides of the pineapple using a knife and spoon, this tool makes the job so incredibly easy! Serve the perfectly sliced pineapple after a delicious meal, and use the juice and bottom scraps in a smoothie!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Holidays and Events Recipes Halloween
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 29.8 g
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JESSIE SMITH
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The pineapple was sweet and juicy, and the candy corn and nuts added a nice crunch.
Abenaitwe Gerden
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. I had a half of a pineapple that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was the perfect solution.
Taswar Ijaz
[email protected]I've never made anything like this before, but it was surprisingly easy. The pineapples turned out great, and they were a big hit at my party.
Umar Khan patthan
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The pineapples were a big hit at my Halloween party.
Ahmednawaz Magsi
[email protected]I love how festive these pineapples look! They're the perfect addition to any Halloween party.
Majid Jutt
[email protected]This is a great recipe for kids to help make. They'll love decorating the pineapples, and they'll be so proud of themselves when they're finished.
Maria Maria
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It was the perfect Halloween treat. The pineapples were so juicy and sweet, and the candy corn and nuts added a nice crunch.
Firad Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a lot of fun to make, and the pineapples turned out so cute! I'm definitely going to make them again next year.
Wadi Monther
[email protected]This was a cute and easy recipe, but the pineapple was a little too tart for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Jahidul Islam Manik
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Halloween party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pineapples, and they were a great addition to the Halloween decorations.
Akbar Lala
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a Halloween party. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with the kids.
TAZ 303 NATIVE
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved decorating the pineapples, and they were so excited to eat them when they were finished.
Ghulam qamar Baba g
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pineapple is always juicy and sweet, and the candy corn and nuts add a nice crunch. I usually add a little bit of cinnamon to the sugar mixture, which gives it a nice fall fl
Maryam Saif
[email protected]This recipe looked really cool, but the pineapple was really tough and I had a hard time cutting it. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
EzmaiL_ Ezmoh
[email protected]This was such a cute and easy recipe! I made it with my kids, and they had a blast decorating the pineapples. The finished product was a hit at our Halloween party.
Carlos Rivas
[email protected]My family loved the pineapple jack-o-lantern! It was a great way to celebrate Halloween and to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The pineapple was juicy and sweet, and the candy corn and nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this r