Devil's Dentures

Skip the traditional sugar bombs and serve up some healthy—but super scary!—snacks at your next Halloween party. This easy recipe turns ripe red apples into spooky, spiky, mangle-mouthed dentures. A whole tray of these is scary enough to give you recurring nightmares. You're definitely going to want to take a bite out of them before they bite you!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 devil's dentures

We all know there's really no such thing as a truly frightening Halloween treat. But that doesn't mean we can't give our guests a few moments of pause, as they process the sight of these fun, fang-filled apples staring up at them. Well, actually that could be the bloody eyeball truffles staring up at them, but you get the idea.

I kind of like the minimalist look here, but there are dozens of ways you could up the grossness factor with these. Maybe some fancy fruit gummy worms or rice pudding "maggots." It's been a while since we posted a "scary" Halloween treat, and since most tend to be sugar bombs, I thought it'd be nice to share something a little healthier. I'm assuming there will be no shortage of candy around. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 medium McIntosh apples, quartered

  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, or as needed

  • 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Fill a medium bowl with water and add lemon juice.

  2. Create the gums: With a paring knife, cut about ½ inch in from one edge of each apple quarter down towards the core; stop about ½ inch from the bottom and don't cut all the way through. Turn the apple quarter and repeat on the other side, until the two cuts meet. Pull out center section and discard or reserve for another use. Repeat with remaining apples. Dip in lemon-water to prevent browning.

  3. Add the teeth: Make little holes along one gum line with the tip of a knife, getting as close as you can to the edge. Push an almond slice into each hole. Flip apples over and make holes in the opposite gum lines, in between the top teeth.

  4. Arrange on a platter and drizzle honey over top.

    Eight apple quarters carved to look like gums with slivered almonds as teeth
    Devil's Dentures. Chef John

Chef's Notes:

You can scoop away the apple core if desired, but it's not necessary.

You can use vinegar instead of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

29 Calories
1g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 29
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1g 1%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.