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- How do you carve a pumpkin for beginners?
- When should I start carving my pumpkin?
- Are carving pumpkins OK to eat?
How do you carve a pumpkin for beginners?
How to carve the perfect pumpkin…
- Choose a large pumpkin and use a sharp serrated knife to cut off the crown. ...
- Using a large serving spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibres and discard. ...
- With a marker pen, draw a simple outline of a face on the pumpkin. ...
- Pop a tea light inside the pumpkin, light it and replace the crown.
When should I start carving my pumpkin?
You want your pumpkin to be in good shape for Halloween, so you probably shouldn't take this endeavor on too early in the season. In fact, it's best to wait until you're one to two weeks out from Halloween before you carve. As soon as you start carving, the clock starts ticking.
Are carving pumpkins OK to eat?
You may have seen pumpkins in shops labelled 'carving pumpkins'. Don't let the sticker lead you astray, these pumpkins are perfectly edible. However carving pumpkins have been bred to be large, thin fleshed and robust. Their taste depends on where you purchase your pumpkin.
