Spooky Faced Halloween Apple Pie
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Spooky Faced Halloween Apple Pie
Description
The Spooky Faced Halloween Apple Pie uses a two-disk pie crust with a standard canned apple filling. The base crust is pressed into a 9-inch dish, filled evenly, then topped with a second crust that features cut-out shapes for eyes, nose, and mouth to create a spooky face. The egg wash made of milk and brown sugar brushed on the top crust adds sweetness and helps achieve a shiny, golden finish. The pie is baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is browned and the filling bubbles through the cutouts.
The texture contrasts between the flaky crust and the soft, warm apple filling. The pie is suitable for fall or Halloween festivities, providing a themed dessert option with a classic apple pie taste and festive presentation.
Before serving, the pie should be allowed to cool slightly to let the filling set, which also enhances sliceability and prevents burns. This pie focuses on visual appeal with minimal preparation beyond a standard apple pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust usually includes two pie disks, one for the bottom and one for the top, refrigerated
- 2 cans apple pie filling or use homemade
Egg wash:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface, take one dough disk, and add it to the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Press the dough up the sides of the pie dish, and pierce the bottom with a fork.
- Next, add the apple pie filling and level the top with an offset spatula.
- Roll the second dough disk on a flat surface, and cut the eyes, nose, and mouth, as pictured.
- Place it on top of the apple pie filling, and use a fork or your fingers to pinch together the edges.
- In a small bowl whisk the egg with the milk.
- Using a kitchen brush, brush the pie with the egg wash mixture and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 mins, or until golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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