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Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie

Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie: A Fun Family Treat

Make this delightful Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie for a memorable family treat that combines creativity and delicious flavors!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 package Single Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Shrunken Heads
  • 4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp varieties
  • 1 tbsp Citric Acid or Lemon Juice Prevents browning
  • 2 cups Water For the citric solution
For the Filling
  • ¾ cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with other dried fruits as desired
  • ¼ cup Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1½ tbsp Orange Juice Optional for citrus flavor
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • tart pan
  • baking sheet
  • Paring Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Apples: Cut apples in half, remove cores, peel, and carve faces into the flesh. Set aside.
  2. Prevent Browning: Mix citric acid or lemon juice with water. Immerse carved apples for 5 minutes, then pat dry.
  3. Bake Apples: Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Bake carved apples for approximately 3 hours until shrunken and cooled.
  4. Prepare Tart Shell: Raise oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line tart pan with crust, prick with a fork, and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Fill Tart: Arrange shrunken apple heads in tart shell. Mix walnuts, cranberries, honey, orange juice, and cinnamon. Spoon filling around apples.
  6. Final Bake: Bake for 15-17 minutes until filling bubbles. Cool at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This pie not only serves as a delicious dessert but also facilitates a memorable family activity. Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts and fruits.

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