Pumpkin Patch Orange Slices (Print)

Bright orange slices adorned with grape stems and mint leaves for a colorful, healthy treat.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large navel oranges
02 - 8 green grapes

→ Decoration

03 - 16 mini chocolate chips (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional)
05 - 16 small fresh mint leaves
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry oranges and grapes thoroughly.
02 - Cut each orange into 4 to 5 rounds about ½ inch thick, discarding ends and removing any seeds.
03 - Place orange rounds flat on a serving platter.
04 - Halve grapes lengthwise and attach a half to the top edge of each orange slice as a stem, securing with toothpick or a small amount of honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Position a small fresh mint leaf beside each grape half for color and realism.
06 - Use mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds to create jack-o-lantern faces on orange slices, pressing gently into the fruit and affixing with honey or maple syrup if desired.
07 - Arrange decorated orange slices in a pumpkin patch formation and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and fun Halloween treat
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For a vegan option use maple syrup instead of honey
  • Chocolate chips may contain traces of milk or soy check packaging
03 -
  • Add shredded coconut grass under orange slices for a festive touch
  • Use toothpicks sparingly to avoid piercing the fruit too much
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