Jack-o-lantern carving isn’t limited to just the pumpkin

Does your family have a jack-o-lantern carving tradition? While that pumpkin might be spilling its guts all over the table, the gourd isn’t the only vegetable or fruit that can be carved for the Halloween celebration. Isn’t it time to slice up a new idea?

As the news cycle reports over and over, food prices are soaring and supplies are limited. Even though many people enjoy that annual visit to the pumpkin patch, that purchase might not be as simple as years’ past. From higher costs to limited options, it might be time to skip the gourd and try another option.

A variety of fruits and vegetables can be transformed by Jack-o-lantern carving. Even if this visual is a little more simple than some elaborate designs that people see on the Food Network, the reality is that using another produce item can lead to less food waste. Keeping food out of the trash is always a good thing.

Dole is a big supporter of using other fruits and vegetables for carving. For example, a pineapple can be a great choice. Using the pineapple Jack-O’-Lantern carving templates, the process is easy. More importantly, all that pineapple can be transformed into a variety of tasty treats. From a special beverage to a fruit salad, no pineapple chunk is wasted.

What are some Jack-o-lantern carving trends for 2021?

Recently, Hello Fresh UK looked at some Jack-o-lantern carving trends. As many people would expect, current pop culture themes are all a glow on those pumpkins.

Of course, Netflix’s Squid Game will be part of the displays. Although smashing pumpkins is not part of those kids’ games, the simple geometric designs might be easy for people to create. It is definitely easier than that Dalgona Candy challenge.

TikTok seems to be influencing people, too. For more ambitious carvers, Couch Guy is a good option. Then again, this idea does take a deft hand.

What do you think of this Halloween season tradition? Will you be doing jack-o-lantern carving this year?