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Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie

Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie for a Fun Family Treat

This Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie is a delightful dessert featuring whimsical carved apples and a mix of cranberries and walnuts, perfect for a fun family cooking experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 crust Single Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
Fruits
  • 4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 2 cups Water For citric solution
  • 1 tbsp Citric Acid or Lemon Juice To prevent browning
  • 1.5 tbsp Orange Juice Optional
Nuts and Fruits
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or apricots can be used
Sweeteners and Spices
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Tart pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by carefully cutting the apples in half and removing the cores. Peel the halves and carve whimsical faces.
  2. Mix 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of citric acid or ½ cup of lemon juice. Soak the carved apple heads in this mixture for about 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and place soaked apple heads on a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 3 hours.
  4. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and line a tart pan with the pie crust. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the crust has cooled, arrange the baked apple heads inside the shell. Fill gaps with walnuts, cranberries, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
  6. Place the tart back in the oven and bake for another 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Choose firm apples for best results. Carve gently to avoid breaking. You can prep apple heads a day in advance.

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