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Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie

Enchanting Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie for Family Fun

This Spooky Halloween Shrunken Head Pie is a delightful and interactive dessert that transforms baking into a fun family activity.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 piece Single Pie Crust Store-bought for ease
Apple Heads
  • 4-6 medium Firm Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tbsp Citric Acid Or substitute with lemon juice
  • 2 cups Water For the citric solution
Filling
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans or almonds can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or apricots can vary
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can replace for vegan
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Orange Juice Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pie Pan
  • Paring Knife
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Apples: Halve, core, and peel 4 to 6 firm apples, carving spooky faces into the apple halves.
  2. Prevent Browning: Mix 1 tablespoon of citric acid with 2 cups of water and dip the carved apples for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Bake Apples: Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Arrange dipped apples on a baking sheet and bake for 3 hours.
  4. Prepare Tart Shell: Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line a pan with the pie crust and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Fill Tart: Arrange baked apple heads in the crust, filling gaps with walnuts, cranberries, and drizzle honey.
  6. Final Bake: Bake filled pie for an additional 15-17 minutes until heated through and walnuts are toasted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to a day or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage up to 2 months.

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