Simply Beautiful Hanukkah: Make an Easy Citrus Menorah

Food photographer and writer Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast is giving her menorah a simple new spin this year. See the beautiful and fragrant result she got with some well-chosen pieces of citrus and a pack of Hanukkah candles.

Materials and tools:
• 1 orange
• 4 limes
• Paring knife
• Nice cloth napkin or display tray
• 9 long Hanukkah candles

Pick up a few extra limes and oranges in case you want to refresh your menorah midway through the holiday.


Slice the bottom off the orange, then slice each of the four limes in half.


Use a paring knife or other small knife to cut a small hole — about the same size as the bottom of the candles — in the top of each lime.


Push a candle into each piece of fruit. These long orange Hanukkah candles contrast with the bright lime.


Voilà! Light the candles each night or just save this display for a special Hanukkah celebration.


As the candles heat up and burn down, they'll release oils from the fruit, making for one great-smelling menorah.


Keep it outside or put it on a long, rectangular tray for a kitchen or dining room display.

Photography and instructions by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast, a blog inspired by living in a cabin in the woods.

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