SHRUNKEN APPLE HEADS IN CITRUS CIDER

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Granny Smith apples shaped like shrunken heads will surprise even the scariest goblins at your Halloween bash. And the cool cider is so refreshing.--Annette Engelbert, Bruce Crossing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h35m

Yield about 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
4 large Granny Smith apples
16 whole cloves
1 gallon apple cider
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and salt; set aside. Peel apples. Cut each apple from the stem to the blossom end; discard seeds and core. Using a sharp knife, carefully carve a face on the rounded side of each apple half. After carving, dip each apple in lemon juice mixture for 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. , Arrange apple heads on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 250° for 2 hours or until apples begin to dry and shrink and are lightly browned on the edges. Cool on a wire rack. Insert cloves for eyes. Store in the refrigerator. , Just before serving, combine cider and lemonade in a punch bowl. Float shrunken apple heads in cider.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Syed Foysal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The apple heads are a beautiful and delicious treat.


Sweet Devil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The apple heads are a great way to get kids to eat apples.


MD Mahid
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This is a great way to use up leftover apples. The apple heads are a fun and tasty snack.


Kayden Jooste
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I love the unique flavor of this recipe. The citrus cider adds a nice tang to the apples.


Cruz Martinez
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This is a great recipe for a fall party. The apple heads are a festive and delicious treat.


Moeen Qureshi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The apple heads are a fun and easy way to enjoy apples.


Dilshad Khan
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. The apple heads are easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Gizli Sakli
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. The apple heads were a big hit.


MD Rubul
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The apple heads are a great snack or dessert.


Cey Jackson
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I love the creativity of this recipe. The apple heads are a fun and festive way to serve apples.


BEYTFLIX
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Yassen Haris
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The apple heads are visually appealing and the citrus cider adds a touch of elegance.


tim Marshall
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the apple heads and asked for the recipe.


haroon balouch
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids loved the apple heads and the adults enjoyed the sophisticated flavor of the citrus cider.


Nasyia Williams
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What a delightful recipe! The apple heads were a unique and fun twist on a classic dish. The citrus cider added a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the apples.