Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

These Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups are a fun and festive Halloween-themed dessert idea that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Made with fresh fruit and a simple orange gelatin base, they are perfect for parties or as a creative snack.

This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite fruits. It’s a great way to add a healthy twist to your Halloween celebrations.

Fun and Easy Halloween Fruit Cups

These fruit cups are designed to resemble jack-o’-lanterns, making them a delightful addition to any Halloween gathering. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 cups orange gelatin (prepared according to package instructions)
1 cup diced strawberries
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup diced kiwi
1 cup mandarin oranges
6 small clear plastic cups
Black edible marker or chocolate chips for decoration

Instructions

Prepare Gelatin: Follow the instructions on the gelatin package to prepare the orange gelatin. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring.
Layer the Fruit: In each clear plastic cup, layer the diced strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, and mandarin oranges.
Add Gelatin: Pour the prepared orange gelatin over the fruit layers in each cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
Chill: Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the gelatin is set.
Decorate: Once set, use a black edible marker or chocolate chips to draw jack-o’-lantern faces on the outside of the cups.
Serve: Enjoy these fun and festive fruit cups at your Halloween party!