Pear Ghosts on a Stick

Pear ghosts are the spooky, delicious treat that will haunt your taste buds this Halloween season. Combine the juicy sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy indulgence of white chocolate to create a ghostly treat that's both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty.

If you're looking for a unique alternative to traditional candy apples, look no further! This article will guide you through the simple process of creating these hauntingly delightful "Ghosts on a Stick," ensuring your next Halloween party is an unforgettably spectacular.

DIY Pear Ghosts: A Spook-tacular Twist on Candy Apples

Mom's Recipe Scrapbooks (1920s)

This Halloween candy recipe is a variation of an old fashioned candy apple recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and everybody will love the delicious chocolatey taste of these unusual treats.

They are simply irresistible, both for appearance and taste. The pure white Pear Ghosts on a stick make a great alternative to candy apples.

Ingredients:

10 to 12 squares of white almond bark (2-ounce squares)
OR, 10 to 12 squares white chocolate (2-ounce squares)
6 ripe, medium-sized pears
Handful of mini chocolate chips for decoration
6 Popsicle sticks, or wooden meat skewers
Halloween-style cupcake papers

It turns out that pears are just the right shape for making tasty treats for Halloween — they look like spooky little ghosts when coated with white chocolate.

Line a cookie sheet or a large cake pan with waxed paper. Place the cupcake papers on the sheet so they are not touching.

Melt almond bark (or plain white chocolate) in a small saucepan over boiling water while stirring, or follow package directions. You can substitute plain white chocolate without the nuts if you prefer a nut-free Halloween treat for kids, and the pears will taste just as good.

Poke craft sticks or skewers firmly into the pears at their stem end. Dip each pear into the melted chocolate, draw out quickly and twirl it until the chocolate is spread evenly over the pear. You can use a spoon to help evenly coat the entire pear.

Place each chocolate-dipped pear in a cupcake paper (optional), standing up as much as possible. Place mini chocolate chips and pieces of licorice for face decoration.

You can use any leftover white chocolate to spoon ghostly tails into the paper cups, providing there's room. Place in fridge to cool until ready to eat. Delicious!