Halloween Tangerine Pumpkins Recipe
If you’re on the lookout for a fun and healthy treat this Halloween, why not try making these adorable Halloween Tangerine Pumpkins? They’re easy to whip up, require just a few ingredients, and are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Plus, they’re a great way to add a bit of fruity freshness to balance out all those sweets. Let’s get into how to turn these ordinary tangerines into charming little pumpkins!
Why Will You Love this Recipe?
- Perfectly Seasonal and Festive:
These tangerine pumpkins capture the spirit of Halloween without any carving required. They’re so cheerful and festive that they’ll be a standout addition to any Halloween party. - Simple Ingredients and Preparation: You only need tangerines, a green apple, some white chocolate, and edible green food coloring—things you can easily find at any grocery store. The steps are super straightforward, making this a fun activity to do with kids or friends.
- Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy: It’s always great to have a healthier option among the Halloween treats, and these fruit-based pumpkins are just perfect. They’re naturally sweet and provide a good dose of vitamin C, which is a plus during the chilly fall season.
Recipe Variations
- Different Chocolate Flavors: If you’re not a fan of white chocolate, feel free to melt dark or milk chocolate instead. Also, you can use Almond Bark if you have it.
- Add Some Nuts or Coconut Flakes: For an added crunch and nutritional boost, sprinkle some crushed nuts, coconut flakes or seeds onto the chocolate before it hardens. This will give an extra texture and flavor that complements the sweet citrus.
Tools You’ll Need
- Parchment paper to set up your chocolate “grass” without any mess.
- Double boiler or a small pot and bowl for a makeshift double boiler to melt the chocolate smoothly.
- A sharp knife to carefully cut the green apple into stem-like shapes.
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- Halloween Deviled Eggs that Look Like Spiders
- Hot Dog Fingers
- Halloween Empanadas
- Mini Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs
Halloween Tangerine Pumpkins
These Halloween Tangerine Pumpkins are not only a treat to make but also a bright, joyful addition to any festive table. Enjoy creating and sharing them!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tangerines
- 1 green apple
- 3.5 ounces white chocolate
- 4-5 drops edible green food coloring
Instructions
Prepare the Tangerines:
- Start by peeling the tangerines. Try to remove as much of the white pith as possible for a clean, neat appearance.
Melt the Chocolate:
- Break the white chocolate into smaller pieces for easier melting.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Once melted, mix in a few drops of edible green food coloring. If the chocolate thickens slightly from the moisture in the food coloring, this can actually help when forming the “grass” bases.
Form the Chocolate Grass:
- On parchment paper, create small chocolate “puddles” to represent grass.
- Carefully place a tangerine on each chocolate puddle.
Prepare the Apple Stems:
- While the chocolate sets, wash and dry the green apple.
- Cut the apple peel into thin strips or shapes to serve as the pumpkin stems.
Assemble:
- Insert a stem into the center of each tangerine, giving it the look of a pumpkin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 151.5kcalCarbohydrates: 25.7gProtein: 1.8gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 3.5mgSodium: 16.9mgPotassium: 225.8mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 22.2gVitamin A: 620.6IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 67.3mgIron: 0.2mg
