Halloween at Home Ideas

October 31, 2024

Embrace the eerie ambiance of Halloween at home with our revamped celebration ideas! From scrumptious treats and spooky beverages to engaging activities for the little ones, here’s your guide to a memorable Halloween at home with family.

HALLOWEEN FOOD IDEAS

Toffee Apple Mini Tacos

Toffee Apples with a Twist

Ditch the traditional bobbing for apples, and dive straight into the sweet sensation of our Toffee Apple Mini Tacos. With a hint of Mexican zest using our Mini Stand ‘N’ Stuff Tortillas, crafting a delightful Halloween dessert has never been more straightforward – just make sure to save some for the kids!

Recipe Name

Toffee Apple Mini Tacos

Total Time

55 minutes

Servings

12

Ingredients

30g butter, melted
1 pack Old El Paso™ Mini Stand ‘N’ Stuff™ Soft Flour Tortillas
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 cm cubes
100g light soft brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
175ml double cream
2 tablespoon icing sugar
50g caramel or toffee sauce

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180C for fan assisted ovens),gas mark 6.
Place the tortillas on a baking tray and brush lightly all over with the melted butter.
In small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Sprinkle inside and outside the tortillas.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on edges and firm to the touch. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes (they will crispen as they cool).
Meanwhile, combine the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, remaining cinnamon and salt in a large non-stick frying pan and place over a medium-high heat. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and golden.
In chilled medium bowl, beat double cream and icing sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
Divide the apple mixture between the baked tortillas then top each with a spoonful of the whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel or toffee sauce and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Sprinkle the whipped cream with a little more cinnamon for an extra spiced flavour.
Like a little tangy flavour with your sweet? Crème fraiche makes a nice substitute for the whipped cream.
You can use squirty cream or whipped dairy cream from a can instead of the whipped double cream for speed, if you like.

HOW TO CARVE A PUMPKIN

Carving pumpkins is a Halloween at home tradition that sparks creativity and celebrates the spooky season. Whether you aim for a classic jack-o-lantern or a unique masterpiece, follow these easy steps to master pumpkin carving at home.

1. Plan Ahead

Envision your design and choose a pumpkin that fits. Bigger pumpkins work well for intricate designs or lettering.

2. Get Prepping

While the excitement might lead to an early start, it's more enjoyable if an adult preps the pumpkins beforehand.

Use a large knife to cut off the top of each pumpkin, leaving a notch in one side of the round so it goes back on top easily.
Then, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from inside the pumpkin. Discard or keep to make our delicious Pumpkin Spice Creamers below!
Pat the inside of the pumpkin dry, ready for carving.

3. Sketch your Design

Before carving, sketch your design either directly on the pumpkin or on paper as a guide.

4. Carving Time

Now for the fun part! Ensure children are supervised, and remember, a toothpick can fix minor carving mishaps.

HALLOWEEN DRINK IDEAS

Feeling Crafty? Try Making A Mexican Dancing Skeleton!

Get in the Halloween groove and craft your own Mexican dancing skeleton with our super simple tutorial. It's the ultimate Halloween fun for the little ones – you can even make the whole family, pets and all, and throw a spooktacular dance bash!

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