Although many people pick up pumpkins for Halloween, pineapples can serve as a fun alternative, especially if you live in a tropical location. Before you shop for ordinary Halloween decorations, use this guide to find out how you can do it differently this year.

How to Decorate With Pineapples for Halloween

Fruity Mummy

Skip the fuss of carving by creating a pineapple mummy. This easy craft can be completed in a few steps with minimal supplies. Wrap toilet paper around the fruit, securing it in the back with glue or tape. As you wrap, leave a small opening on the body so that you can hot glue googly eyes there.

Tropical Jack-O’-Lantern

Making a pineapple jack-o’-lantern is simple and fun. Remove the stem and use a corer to hollow the body, keeping the fruit for later use. Use cut pieces of tape to design the face—a marker won’t work well since it can’t write on the sticky skin. Once the face is carved, insert a tea candle to light your creation and replace the top.

Treats to Make With Pineapple

Give your tired trick-or-treaters a refreshing, tropical smoothie at the end of their night. Blend the pineapple with vanilla yogurt and a splash of orange juice or milk to achieve your desired thickness. Serve the drink in a fun, festive cup.

If you want to serve something frozen, make pineapple pops. Blend the fruit with almond milk or juice, and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. Place a stick in the middle to serve your trick-or-treaters something refreshing and healthy.

If you want fresh pineapple for an upcoming Halloween celebration, turn to Dole/Tropical Fruits Distributors of Hawaii in Honolulu. These professionals are the main provider of Royal Hawaiian® Tropical Gold Pineapples®. Their fruit is locally grown in rich volcanic soil to encourage a sweeter, less acidic flavor. To shop their fruit, visit them online or call (808) 847-3234.