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Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie

Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie for a Fun Family Treat

Create a Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie featuring carved apple heads, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts for a delightful family treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Base
  • 1 crust Single Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Carved Apple Heads
  • 4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tbsp Citric Acid or Lemon Juice Prevents browning
  • 2 cups Water For soaking
For the Filling
  • ¾ cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries Or substitute with raisins or apricots
  • ¼ cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1½ tbsp Orange Juice Optional
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the tops off 4-6 firm apples to create a flat surface. Carefully core and peel them, then carve spooky faces.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of citric acid or lemon juice with 2 cups of water to make a citric solution. Soak the carved apple heads for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and bake the dried apple heads for about 3 hours until shrunken and soft.
  4. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), line a tart pan with the pie crust, prick it with a fork, and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Arrange the baked apple heads in the tart shell and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle with honey, orange juice, and cinnamon.
  6. Bake the filled tart for an additional 15-17 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until bubbly and aromatic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie can be prepared in advance and stored for later enjoyment. Customize fillings to your preference!

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