Revive a Pumpkin with an Ice Bath (and Other Pumpkin Carving Tricks) [Halloween]

By Melanie Pinola Oct 18, 2011 8:30 AM 6,482 5

It's that's time again for pumpkin carving, and the food experts at Serious Eats have some great tips for creating your masterpiece, including this one for what to do if your carved pumpkin starts to shrivel: give it an ice water bath.

An hour or so in a cooler or bathtub should revive it, then you can spray with oil to bring back the moisture.

Check out the article for more tips on shopping for the perfect pumpkin and other equipment to have on hand. Got any of your own pumpkin carving tips? Let's hear them in the comments. Photo by frenchroyalist3.

Everything You Need to Know About Carving a Pumpkin | Serious Eats

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