Pumpkin Fruit Bowl

Fruit bowls are not difficult to make using a mid-size pumpkin, or even one a bit bigger. These bowls, once dried some, will hold the fresh fruit for your Thanksgiving feast.

Materials

1 pumpkin

sharp knife

large spoon

fresh fruit, assorted varieties

wax/parchment paper, or a towel, or even a bowl if you have one that fits

1. Cut the top off the pumpkin and discard. Scoop the insides of the pumpkin out, reserving the seeds for roasting.

2. Scrape some of the flesh out to use in cooking, being sure to leave enough so the pumpkin is sturdy enough to hold fresh fruit.

3. Allow to dry a few hours or over night.

4. Place a bowl, wax or parchment paper, or even a towel, around the inside of the pumpkin so it covers the flesh.

5. Put the pumpkin where it will be displayed, and place the fruit inside.

Tips

• Grow your own pumpkins to save money.
• When you’re done with the bowl, scrape more of the pumpkin out and place in a pot with boiling water to freshen the air.
• Roast those pumpkin seeds!

Shannon