Wormy Baked Apples for Halloween Recipe

Wormy Baked Apples for Halloween Recipe

Servings: 12

Author Notes: This cool idea for an icky,gross but yummy Halloween dessert came to us from Jenny Wanderscheid, editor of Childfun.com, where you can visit year round for great kids crafts and activities.

Ingredients:

12 large baking apples
8-ounce jar boysenberry jam
4 tablespoons butter
12 gummy worms candy

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350° F.

Core apples from the stem end to 1/2 inch from the bottom. Do not push through. Stuff each hole with 1 teaspoon each jam and butter. Place in a pan and bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the apples. When done, the apple should be tender but not mushy.
Remove the apples from the oven. Let cool 15 minutes. Now set each apple in a bowl and spoon syrup from the baking pan around it. In top of each apple, insert a gummy worm with at least half of its body protruding.