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Healthy Halloween Fruit Tray: Easy Pumpkin Display

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A festive and healthy Halloween snack featuring a cantaloupe carved into a pumpkin shape and filled with a colorful mix of berries, grapes, and citrus segments. This easy-to-assemble fruit tray is a crowd-pleaser that looks like a centerpiece.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large cantaloupe or orange-fleshed honeydew melon
  • 1 small seedless watermelon (optional)
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup red or green seedless grapes
  • 2–3 clementines or mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into segments
  • 1–2 kiwis, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • 1 small piece of celery or a green apple slice (for stem)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the melon pumpkin: Wash the cantaloupe. Cut a thin slice off the bottom so it sits flat. Cut a slice off the top (about 1 inch from the stem end) to create a lid. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp. Pat the inside dry.
  2. Carve the pumpkin face (optional): Use a small paring knife to cut a classic jack-o’-lantern face into the side of the melon. Cut triangles for eyes and a jagged mouth. Be careful not to cut too deep.
  3. Create the stem: Insert the piece of celery or green apple slice into the top of the melon where the lid was cut. Use a toothpick to secure if needed.
  4. Arrange the base fruits: Place the melon pumpkin in the center of a large round platter. Arrange a ring of green grapes or kiwi slices around the base. Scatter strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and clementine segments around the pumpkin in a colorful pattern.
  5. Fill the melon cavity: Layer the remaining fruit inside the hollowed-out melon. Start with blueberries, then add strawberry halves, grape clusters, blackberries, and clementine segments. Pile it high for an overflowing look.
  6. Add finishing touches: Garnish with fresh mint leaves around the base. Adjust any bare spots with extra fruit.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate: Best served within an hour of assembly. If making ahead, prep fruit and carve melon up to a day in advance, but assemble no more than 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

Choose a firm, symmetrical cantaloupe for best results. Pat fruit dry to prevent slipping. For a larger display, use a small watermelon as the base. The tray pairs well with a yogurt-based dip or chocolate hummus. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 1

Keywords: Halloween fruit tray, pumpkin fruit display, healthy Halloween snack, fruit platter, fall fruit tray, easy Halloween recipe

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