Creative Halloween Shrunken Heads Pie for Family Fun

Enjoy a whimsical and delicious Halloween Shrunken Heads Pie, featuring sweet apples and nutty crunch for family fun.

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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: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

1 Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade

For the Apple Heads

4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
1 tbsp Citric Acid or Lemon Juice Prevents browning
2 cups Water Soaking solution

For the Filling

¾ cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds
¼ cup Dried Cranberries
¼ cup Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative
1½ tbsp Orange Juice Optional
¼ tsp Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

9-inch tart pan
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
paring knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Apples: Halve, core, and peel the apples, carving faces into each. Set aside to soak.
Prevent Browning: Combine water with citric acid or lemon juice. Soak apples for about 5 minutes.
Bake Apples: Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and bake the apples for approximately 3 hours. Let cool.
Prepare Tart Shell: Raise oven to 350°F (175°C), roll out crust, and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
Fill Tart: Place apple heads in crust, fill with walnuts and cranberries, drizzle with honey and optional ingredients.
Final Bake: Bake pie for 15-17 minutes until golden, then cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with different nuts and dried fruits for a unique twist.

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