Magical Halloween Shrunken Heads Pie for Spooky Fun

Halloween Shrunken Heads Pie is a whimsical dessert featuring carved apples, walnuts, and cranberries for a deliciously spooky treat.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 5 30

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Crust

1 Single Pie Crust Use store-bought for convenience or make your own.

Apple Heads

4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
1 tbsp Citric Acid or Lemon Juice Prevents browning.
2 cups Water Soak the apples.

Filling

¾ cup Chopped Walnuts Can swap for pecans or almonds.
¼ cup Dried Cranberries Consider alternatives like apricots.
¼ cup Honey Maple syrup for a vegan option.
1½ tbsp Orange Juice Optional, boosts tart flavor.
¼ tsp Cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste.

Equipment

tart pan
mixing bowl
baking sheet
parchment paper
oven

Method

Preparation Steps

Begin by halving and coring 4 to 6 firm apples. Carve whimsical faces into the apple halves.
Combine 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of citric acid. Soak the apple halves for about 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Arrange the soaked apple halves on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 hours.
Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Fit the pie crust into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Place the shrunken apple heads into the shell, filling gaps with walnuts and cranberries. Drizzle with honey and orange juice.
Bake for an additional 15-17 minutes until golden and fragrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 1 day; refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, thaw overnight before reheating.

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