Candle Cutter in Process

It’s fun decorating with consumables. Creating centerpieces from seasonal fruit, ensures a uniquely fresh and original setting at your holiday table. I was delighted to learn how to make a Clementine Candle yesterday. It was easy to do and smelled…well…good enough to eat. Pictures and a DIY video can be found here.

Making candles from fruit reminded me of my clever Candle Carver™.  It’s a gadget that carves the perfect, tea-light sized opening in the top of an apple.  Since you only remove the top portion, you can eat the rest of the apple centerpiece when you’re done.

I think Granny Smith would be proud.

Here’s what you do:

1. Select three to five apples with flat, level bottoms.  They’ll need to stand firm, so nothing tipsy or top heavy.
2. Insert the candle carver at the top (or bottom) of the apple, and twist till the base sits level with the opening.
3. Remove and compost apple top.
4. Insert tea lights into each apple, light and enjoy

Candle Cutter

Carved opening, sized for a tea light

I used three apples stem side up and two, stem-side down for variety

Apple Candles (or genetically modified Pimiento Olives?)

This also works with pears, oranges, or any other fruit with a firm, supportive center.

Resources:

• Tea Lights (Party Lite® Candles burn slowly and cleanly)
• Soy Candles
• Candle Carver™
• Clementine Candles