Vickys Halloween Shrunken Heads with Exploding Brains!
Source : Preheat The Oven To Gas 4 / 180c / 350 Ffry Off The Bacon Until Crispy Then Remove From The Pan With A Slotted Spoon And Drain Reserving 1tbsp Of The ...
PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings
Sent by Vicky@Jacks Free-From Cookbook
at : September 30, 2026
Step:
Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350°F
Fry off the bacon until crispy then remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving 1tbsp of the bacon drippings
Fry the onion in the drippings for around 3 minutes then add the garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent
Remove the pan from the heat, add back in the bacon and breadcrumbs and toss together
Remove the apple cores with a sharp knife. Don't cut all the way through, the apples need a base or the filling will leak out. Aim for a hole about 1 inch wide and 2 inches deep so your coring 3/4 of the apple
Carve a face with a paring knife or pumpkin carving tool onto each apple
When the filling has cooled, stir in 1tbsp of the balsamic, the mustard, parmesan/yeast and sunflower spread
Stuff the filling into the apples and put them on a baking tray with the carved sides facing outwards
Brush the remaining balsamic over the apples, in particular the carved faces
Bake for 60 - 90 minutes or until the apples are soft
Ingredients
3 slice bacon, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
50 grams breadcrumbs, gluten-free vegan bread on my profile if required
6 Granny Smith apples
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp sunflower spread / butter, melted
2 tbsp vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast flakes
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