These Clementine Pumpkins are, indeed, little cuties! This healthy Halloween snack makes tangerine, clementine, or mandarin orange pumpkins for your Halloween charcuterie board or classroom snack platter.
I have exactly zero problem with Halloween candy, but sometimes it feels good to have a fun Halloween party snack that’s actually on the healthier side, too!
In the case of these clementine pumpkins, you have fruits AND veggies. Score!
Table of Contents
- The Story Behind the Recipe
- Why You’ll Love Clementine Pumpkins
- Ingredients
- Adaptations/Variations
- How to Make Clementine Pumpkins
- Tip for Success
- More Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Recipes
The Story Behind the Recipe
I wanted to share a Halloween snack board that had some healthy options for school parties, kids’ Halloween parties, etc. And the truth is, I love a good cutesy themed food.
That’s it! That’s the story!
I know these Clementine Pumpkins hardly warrant a recipe. But sometimes it’s fun to share a cute idea, along with a few tips and tricks for successful execution. And so here I am!
Why You’ll Love Clementine Pumpkins
They’re cute, they look like pumpkins, and they’re adorable in Halloween snack displays! What’s not to love?!
Ingredients
- Clementine oranges: Also known as cuties, tangerines or mandarin oranges. I think the smaller, easy peel oranges are the best for these orange pumpkins because they make an easy handheld snack, you can fit more on a board, and they look awesome!
- Celery: Chopped bits of celery make the “stem” of clementine pumpkins. You can add a few leaves if you want, too. These orange pumpkins are your oyster! Or something like that.
Adaptations/Variations
- Extra fancy tangerine pumpkins: Use a paring knife to peel as much of the pith off as possible, especially between segments. This will make the oranges look more segmented, kind of like pumpkins that have individual lobes. You can also tuck a celery leaf in with the “stem” for fancier tangerine pumpkins.
- Tangerine pumpkin Jack o’lanterns: You can also leave the skin on and instead draw jack o’lantern faces on the oranges. Just make sure they’re dry and use a sharpie. You can even poke a hole in the top and add the celery stem to these tangerine “jack o’lanterns!”
How to Make Clementine Pumpkins
All you have to do is peel your oranges, cut your celery into small pieces, then plop a piece of celery into the top of your tangerine.
Arrange on a platter and your tangerine pumpkins are done!
Tip for Success
- Wrap them well if making ahead of time – Peeled oranges can dry out easily, so if you’re prepping ahead, make them a max of one day ahead of time, and keep them in the fridge completely covered.
More Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Recipes
- Witch finger breadsticks
- Mummy hot dogs (meaty or veggie)
- English muffin mummies
- Halloween trail mix (nut free)
- String cheese pretzel broomsticks
Clementine Pumpkins
Ingredients
- 12 clementine oranges
- 1 stalk celery
Instructions
- Peel your oranges.
- Cut your celery in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2-inch wide pieces. You can also cut your celery however you want to make the stems exactly how you like them.
- Insert celery into the tops of your oranges like a stem. Ta da! Little tangerine pumpkins!
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You'll want to cover them very tightly because they can dry out quickly.
Hi! I’m Karen – I’m a real person with real recipes. No A.I. here! Since 2009, every recipe on Kitchen Treaty is thoroughly tested and loved before I hit “publish.” I’m a home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m a vegetarian married to a carnivore, and my goal is to coexist deliciously.
