Tricky-treat-making during the month of October can be fun for the whole family, especially the kids.
Yesterday afternoon we whipped these up in no time at all. From start to finish they take only about ten minutes to put together.
These Ghosts on a Stick are the perfect treat to bring to a Halloween Party. With a delicious pear underneath the coating, everyone will appreciate this semi-healthy treat, especially parents.
So let’s make them up together, shall we…
Here’s what you will need: Pears, Candiquik, almond bark or any white chocolate, mini chocolate chips and popsicle sticks.
First you’ll want to remove the stems from the pears and insert the popsicle sticks.
Prepare the Candiquik according to package directions or melt almond bark or white chocolate as you always do. I like to use Candiquik because it hardens very quickly and is easy for the kids to pour over the pear. Set each pear on waxpaper to dry.
Before the coating or chocolate completely drys, decorate with mini-chocolate chips for the eyes.
Enjoy the ghosts, you will love them.
Ghosts On A Stick
Inspired by Frightfully Fun Halloween Cooking
4 Ripe pears, stems removed
1 Tray of Vanilla Candiquik or 18 ounces almond bark or regular white chocolate*
Mini Chocolate Chips
Popsicle sticks
Wash and dry pears.
Remove stems from pears and insert popsicle sticks.
Prepare Candiquik according to package directions or melt almond bark or white chocolate accordingly.
Scoop Candiquik or other chocolate over the pear until completely covered. Place on waxpaper to dry. Decorate with mini chocolate chips for eyes. Repeat with remaining pears.
Refrigerate until firm and ready to serve.
*Candiquik can be found at a super WalMart store in the baking aisle or ordered online.
Halloween-A-Day-Photo
I love Halloween figurines, especially wooden ones. All of my figurines have been picked up at quaint little shops here and there. Some in Mendocino where we vacation or in San Clemente where I used to live. The pumpkin clown on the right is a Paul Gordon piece. I love his work and purchase it whenever given the chance. For a frame of reference, the largest piece in the middle is about 7 inches tall.
I love this pumpkin man. It is also a Paul Gordon figurine. For me it’s just so whimsical and different than most Halloween decor I’ve found. This one is about 10 inches tall.
These are some of my wooden Halloween witches. I think the pencil witch on the left was the first one I ever purchased. I also love the two smaller ones holding their toads. The largest witch is about twelve inches in height.
These little wooden pieces roll when pulled by their strings. They are about three inches tall. I have had them forever but can’t remember where I bought them.
I hope you all enjoyed seeing these as much as I enjoyed showing them to you!
Deeba says
Love your halloween figurines Cathy. have really enjoyed looking at the detailing on each one of them; what a great collection you have. And the little pear ghosts are too sweet for words! Adoreable & ever so creative!
Jenni in KS says
I’m really not a fan of Halloween stuff. Except costumes. Who doesn’t love to dress up? That pumpkin man riding the crow is too crazy, though, which means I absolutely *love* him!
KathyB. says
The pear treats look tasty. I have a lot of pears fresh from our orchard and now I will buy the necessary ingredients to make the treats. I too am not a fan of a lot of Halloween stuff, but very much like the pumpkin man on a crow!Hmmm, what exactly do I find so appealing about him ? Oh well,I am enjoying your pictures…inspires me to show my Christmas collections..now Christmas, that’s a holiday I really get into.
HoneyB says
Grumpy would so love this as he is a pear and white chocolate fan!
You were the inspiration for my new header! π
Laura says
I was going to humbly request that every now and then you do a recipe for those of us who are “challenged” in the kitchen.
Pears and icing…right up my alley.
You read my mind.
Thank you.
Leslie says
I have that Halloween cookbook as well! Cute cute stuff!
Laura says
THose pear ghosties are adorable! And like so many others I really like the pumpki head guy on the crow thats just TOO cool!
Becky says
Those ghosties look so simple to make and they are adorable. I’d almost hate to eat them.
You weren’t kidding about loving Halloween! Me too!
noobcook says
omg how adorable. You have the most amazing ideas! =D
Marcy says
Not a big pear lover, but those sure are cute!
Katie says
Those are so cute!! What does that candy stuff taste like?
Jennifer says
Too cute! I love all your Halloween decorations. Your house must be so much fun on Halloween!
Leah Q says
Now somewhere I missed your post on Halloween being your fave holiday, and to boot, I haven’t any kids π – but with all that aside, I simply love these great looking parent-friendly boo desserts- how cute is that?!? – And I too think the pumpkin man on the crow is wild – love all the details…Your collection so far is amazing, I always look forward to seeing what comes next.
I am in awe of you and your fun you share with your kids during this time of the year – I agree with the other kids, you ARE the best mom in the world! lo
annbb says
Those “ghosts” are just adorable. And I love that pumpkin man riding the pumpkin.
Steph says
Those ghosts are so cute! I love that they use pears and are still considered a treat!
Fun House Jennifer says
Those are so cute! I’ve never heard of Candiquick before–I must check that out!
The pumpkin man ridng the crow is SO cool!!
Marjie says
Your pear ghosts are great! And who doesn’t like semi-healthy treats: nowhere near as much guilt in letting the kids have fun!
Bellini Valli says
I know your collection must be huge if you are showing us more than one photo today…wink….Love the little ghosties too:D
Patricia Scarpin says
What a fun way of feeding fruit to the kids, Cathy!
Teri says
Adorable Ghost Pears… Vintage decorations are my favorites! You’re house must just be completely amazing! You’re so fun! Your’s is the first thing I look at in the morning! Keep it COMIN’! I can’t wait till tomorrow!
Half Assed Kitchen says
Love the ghosts. They look really EASY. Which we all know I like.
kimberleyblue says
Those are the cutest things ever! I love them, and would feel sad eating something so adorable!
Mental P Mama says
Those are adorable! I have never seen them before. And I still say your boys are so lucky to have you!
Greta/Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? says
Um…now I want you to post pictures of the kids after they’ve eaten the ghosts.
π
ELRA says
Cathy,
When I saw the first photograph, I didn’t they were real edible treat. you are one talented mom.
Deborah says
How fun are these!?! I’ve been wanting to make some Halloween treats, and these are too cute!
Pam says
I know what I am bringing to our friends Halloween party! Great idea – thanks for the recipe. Loving your Halloween goodies.
Shelly says
Those ghosts are too damn cute.
Daziano says
Hi!!! I’m in love with your pear ghosts! You really love Halloween!!
This weekend here in Canada it’s Thanksgiving, so nothing about Halloween yet…
krysta says
dang woman, martha has nothing on you!
sharon says
Can ghosts be adorable? I think yours are. I can just imagine if I were a kid, I’d lick off all the sweetie goodness and ditch the pear π Now, I’d take a big bite out of those!
ALF says
At first the pear ghosts were scary but as I scrolled down they became cuter.
Liz C. says
I do love all your Halloweenie decorations. I miss the days when I used to make spooky treats for all the kids. Yours are absolutely adorable.
Blond Duck says
Your house must be so much fun to grow up in! Those little ghosts are soo cute! They’re going on my office party list!
Tanya says
Those are the cutest little ghosts ever! The neighborhood kids must love you at Halloween!
Asthmagirl says
The ghosts are adorable.
But the decorations are the ultimate! Wow!
melly~ says
ok, i thought it was a photo a day. i’m guessing you could post three or four every day and still not get through your halloween goodies. i’m -so- jealous!
love all the Gordon pieces.
cute!
Alisa says
What a great treat!
clumbsycookie says
I’ve spent the all day doing gosts sugar cookies! These are deninetly much healthier than my cookies and so cute! Gotta love a fat gost (that doesn’t make you fat)!
Choosy Beggar Tina says
You are such a Hallowe’en inspiration! You totally prompted my first Hallowe’en buy of the season, a ridiculously garish skeleton torso with a beating heart that lights up. I put it on the easy chair facing my front windows. I don’t want to imagine what the neighbors think of us…
Pat Schneider says
Helloooooooooo! I love these ghosts. They are so creative. Thanks for sharing such a clever idea and all the Halloween decorations. I am sharing them with my nieces too.
dawn says
Ok those are cute. What a great idea. I am so impressed by how many Halloween figurines you have. Do you have enough figurines to last till Halloween photo day 31? Whoa!
Paula says
These are the most clever Halloween treat I’ve seen! I really mean that! I’ve hosted a huge Halloween party for years, so I’m up to snuff on Halloween treats, and these are wickedly, “spook”tacularly, fantastic!
Shirley says
Finally, maybe pears will get equal time with apples (candy and caramel) for fall/Halloween! Very neat idea.
I love the whimsical Paul Gordon figurine. I make “stuffed” pumpkins for Halloween gifts … not to trick or treaters (they would not be so appreciative), but to friends. They are pumpkins made of cloth with a stem, two leaves, and jack-o-lantern face. No two are exactly alike. Each year it seems I have a new crew to give them to. I used to make them for all my son’s teachers. They were great classroom decorations and I love them in my house.
I’ve also made outdoor pumpkins out of metallic dryer vent hose. Very cute. Just form into a pumpkin shape, staple together, spray paint orange, and stick real leaves or fake “pumpkiny” leaves in the stem area.
goodncrazy says
oooooppppps! I commented on the wrong post. and It might have really come out all wrong. I love the pig I do. Crap.
chanelireli says
i love the pear things. they look so cute!
Dr. John says
I think we will make some of those for Halloween. Where do you store all this stuff for the rest of the year?
Tammy says
I love your decorations….I just haven’t had the energy to dig mine out, dust them off and put them out. I think I will hand them over to my adult daughter for her to display and the grandkids to enjoy.
And great recipe for the ghosts..they are adorable!! Thanks for sharing ~~
pam says
Those ghosts are great, they look like something even I could manage. I love the pumpkin guy on the raven!
imbeingheldhostage says
I want to live at your house during halloween (with a comment like that, aren’t you glad we have a pond between us?)
My guys and I are going to make these little Ghosts on a stick– that has got to be the cutest Halloween treat ever!!! Sending the shopping list with the hubby in the morning.
Thank you.
Maureen says
Wowza- those are great! I’m totally making them for our grown up Halloween party.
Another cute little fun and easy Halloween treat is to take Nutter Butter cookies and dip them into white candy coating, then add the little mini chips for eyes.
Kate says
Love that second one!!
You are so cool with all your Halloween treaties!
Lo! says
You are killing me with these kick-butt Halloween dishes!!
What a great way to disguise a perfectly healthful pear π
Veronica says
You have fabulous Halloween decorations. How clever with the pears-all Halloween treats don’t have to be completely unhealthy, right?
Rechelle says
What a fun collection!
shonda says
You are freakin’ awesome!
Amber says
I think my favorite line is “So let’s make them up together, shall we…”. It feels like Mr. Rogers or or arobeics class. The ghosts are too cute. The look like storm troopers from Star Wars. Also, have you been to ‘Halloween and Vine’? I think it is in Petaluma.
grace says
finally, a good use for pears. i don’t care for them plain, but drenched in white chocolate? sign me up!
i’m loving the pumpkin man. i wish i had a bird to ride. π
Lore says
Using pear to make ghosts? I’m loving it!
maggie, dammit says
I LOVE THESE. I’m doing this one, I swear.
Laura says
The pears are adorable! What a great idea!
tipper says
Love the decorations-and the pears look yummy!
Sandie says
These may be the easiest *ghosts* ever! And I love the Halloween figures in this post…cute, cute, cute!
Sweet Simplicity says
I bet your kids love it when you make those ghosts! SO cute!
Melissa says
I have never met an adult so into Halloween. You’re awesome and your posts makes me giggle every day. Your kids are really lucky for it!
Rita says
Cathy! Your lil’ ghosts are so adorable! and girl, you really areeee addicted to halloween decors! (i know you knew it) hehe
Mikky says
looks like it’s gonna be a very fun halloween celebration up there… great post… π
Kevin says
Those pear ghosts on a stick look great! This is the first that I have heard of Candiquik candy coating. It sounds really interesting. I will have to look for it.
Egghead says
Those are so cute and super easy to make. My grandkids will love these.
I love Paul Gordon as well. Very cute collection.
Janet says
I like the pear ghosts. I have pears, but they are the firm crisp kind. I don’t think I could use them for this recipe,they are too hard to bite into. Shucks.
sara angel says
how cute! what a great alternative to caramel apples!
Biz says
That is so funny, I am entering a contest where pears is the ingredient you have to use.
I saw taffy apples in my office, and then I thought I could make ghosts our of pears!
Imagine my surprise when I saw them here! Oh well, I thought I was original!
Thanks for the recipe though!
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
I’m in love with these! So adorable and so easy to make!