Forget carving pumpkins on Halloween this year. Instead, put a tropical twist on the holiday by making a scary or cute pineapple jack-o-lantern.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make this cute decoration.

Select the fruit

Select fruit that is slightly green.
Select fruit that is slightly green.

Look for a firm, under-ripe pineapple that is slightly green. This will make carving easier. Make sure your pineapple has a nice, full top.

Cut the fruit

Cut the pineapple about an inch from the crown.
Cut the pineapple about an inch from the crown.

Slice off the top of the pineapple about an inch down from the leaves. Use a long knife to cut around the circumference of the fruit leaving about a half inch behind. Scoop out the pineapple and keep it to enjoy in a fruit salad or as a snack while you make the jack-o-lantern.

Make a funny face

Cut a silly grin.
Cut a silly grin.

This is where you can get creative! Carve two triangle eyes and a mouth with teeth. Refrigerate until it’s dark out and then add a tea light to illuminate your sweet ‘n’ scary creation. Keep it in the refrigerator so it will last longer.

Create a centerpiece

Group your creations together for a spooky centerpiece.
Group your creations together for a spooky centerpiece.

Try carving other fruits and veggies, such as tricolored peppers, apples, oranges and potatoes, into jack-o-lanterns with silly or scary faces and then display them together with the pineapple as a centerpiece on your party table.

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