How do you keep carved pumpkins looking good?

Here are a few simple steps to take to keep your jack-o’-lantern fresh for up to 10 days:

  1. Remove dirt. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the carved pumpkin clean using a damp cloth.
  2. Treat with bleach solution. Combine 1 tablespoon of bleach per quart of water and put in a spray bottle.
  3. Cover with petroleum jelly.
  4. Keep it cool.

What can you make out of carving pumpkins?

What to Do With Your Pumpkin After Halloween

  • Make Pumpkin Puree.
  • Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte.
  • Enjoy a Pumpkin Cocktail or Pumpkin Beer.
  • Have Pumpkin Lasagna.
  • Make Pumpkin Butter.
  • Snack on Roasted Seeds.
  • Make Vegetable Stock with the Guts.
  • Bake Pumpkin Gut Bread.

How does vinegar prevent pumpkins from rotting?

Brush Vinegar and Lemon Juice on the outside of pumpkin (add 2 tablespoons white vinegar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice to a quart of water). Rub petroleum jelly on the inside and carved parts of pumpkin. This is supposed to keep the insides from drying out and changing its shape.

What do you soak pumpkins in to make them last longer?

Submerge your creation in a bucket filled with water and 2/3 cup of bleach. Leave the pumpkin there to soak for up to 24 hours. After carving your pumpkin, give it a bleach-water bath to preserve it longer.

Can I roast a carving pumpkin?

The short answer is yes. However pumpkins that we purchase for carving (in America) are not grown to be cooked and don’t taste great in traditional pumpkin recipes like pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pancakes, etc. “Jack-o-latern” pumpkins are typically large, flat bottomed, filled with less flesh.

How long do you soak pumpkins in vinegar?

All you do is put 1 part vinegar and 10 parts of water into a larger container and stick your pumpkin inside. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes and pull out and allow to air dry.

What to spray on pumpkins to keep from rotting?

Spraying some rubbing alcohol can work wonders when it comes to keeping pumpkins from rotting, preventing fruit flies and avoiding mold build up. Floor cleaners can also work as excellent preservatives for uncarved pumpkins, keeping them shiny and fresh for up to four weeks.