How to carve a pumpkin

Follow our four easy steps to carve your very own jack-o'-lantern pumpkin for Hallowe'en!

Cut off crown 1. Choose a large pumpkin and use a sharp serrated knife to cut off the crown.

Scoop out seeds 2. Using a large serving spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibres and discard. Then remove some of the flesh.

Draw a face 3. With a marker pen, draw a simple outline of a face on the pumpkin. Use a small serrated knife to cut out the eyes, nose and mouth. Always cut away from you in case the knife slips.

The finished pumpkin! 4. Pop a tea light inside the pumpkin, light it and replace the crown.

Want to know what to make with the flesh?

More about pumpkin

Find out how to choose, prepare and cook pumpkins in the Good Food glossary.

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