Spooky Apple Skulls Sundae
Carve, bake, and serve!
Learn how to make adorable (and delicious) Baked Apple Skulls served warm atop a vanilla ice cream sundae dripping with “blood” syrup.
A fun, easy Halloween dessert!
The Ultimate Halloween Sundae with Warm Apple Skulls and Strawberry “Blood” Syrup
Welcome, fellow ghouls and treat enthusiasts!
Are you ready for a Halloween dessert that is equal parts spooky and scrumptious?
Bring the graveyard to your kitchen with this easy, fun, and bloody delicious treat.
Baked Apple Skulls Sundaes are the perfect spooky desset, whether you’re throwing a Halloween party, a Day of the Dead gathering or hosting a scary movie night.
These cinnamon-sugar baked apples are hand-carved to look like tiny skulls, then nestled on top of cold, creamy ice cream and drenched in a vibrant “blood” (strawberry) syrup.
They’re great any time you need a ghoulishly good treat.
First Step: Carving the Skulls (Don’t Be Shy!)
This is where the magic (and the fun) happens!
Carving the apples is incredibly satisfying and there is plenty of room for your personal creativity to shine.
Remember that your apples will shrink as they bake, so be sure to exaggerate the features.
Think big, hollow eyes or wide, toothy grins!
You don’t need fancy tools for this apple carving tutorial.
A small paring knife and a tiny spoon or melon baller will get the job done.
If little monsters are helping out, safe, kid-friendly pumpkin carving tools are perfect for creating eye sockets and nasal cavities!
Second Step: The Easiest Baked Apple Recipe
Once your faces are complete, a simple coating of cinnamon sugar and a slow, tender bake transforms the crisp fruit into a warm, soft dessert.
The baking process is key.
I bake them until they are just beginning to soften, then add a pat of butter for richness before finishing them off.
The aroma alone is enough to wake the dead!
Third Step: Assembly: The Ultimate Spooky Sundae
The best part of this spooky recipe is the final assembly.
The warm, fragrant baked apple skull melts slightly into the cold vanilla ice cream, creating the perfect temperature contrast.
Drizzle a generous amount of strawberry dessert syrup (the “blood”) over the top to complete the look.
While I love vanilla ice cream for the stark contrast that makes the “blood” pop, feel free to use any flavor ice cream you like.
This easy recipe scales up easily, whether you’re making one sundae or enough for a crowd.
The Recipe: Baked Apple Skulls Sundaes
This easy Halloween dessert is flexible and forgiving. Adjust baking time based on your apple size and desired softness.
Ingredients
- Apples
- Cinnamon Sugar mixture (1 part ground cinnamon to 4 parts granulated sugar)
- Butter
- Vanilla Ice Cream (or your favorite flavor)
- Strawberry Dessert Sauce (for the “blood!”)
Supplies
- Paring Knife
- Small Spoon, Melon Baller, or kid-friendly carving tools
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
Instructions
- Pre-Heat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Slice & Peel: Slice each apple in half from top to bottom. Core out the middle and peel the skin completely.
- Carve the Faces: Using your chosen tools, scoop out the eye sockets, then use a knife or chopstick to create the nose and a mouth. Remember to exaggerate! The features will shrink in the oven.
- Sugar Coating: Pour the cinnamon sugar into a shallow bowl. Thoroughly coat all sides of each apple skull half.
- First Bake: Place the coated apple skulls on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the apples are beginning to soften.
- Butter Boost: Remove the tray from the oven. Place a small pat (about a half-slice from a butter stick) on top of each skull.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the apples have reached your preferred softness.
- Serve: Let the baked apple skulls cool for a few minutes (or completely, if you prefer). Scoop ice cream into a bowl. Place a warm apple skull or two on top, then generously drizzle with the red strawberry syrup “blood.”
Grab some apples, pick up your sharpest (or safest) carving tools, and try this Baked Apple Skulls Sundae recipe this weekend!
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Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?
