Halloween 2021: The Best Recipes for Your Leftover Candies and Pumpkins

Why throw out your goodies when you can use them to whip up delicious dishes and cocktails?

Halloween has come and gone, but many of us are left with a plethora of confections and jack-o-lanterns made from real pumpkins that used to decorate our homes. While it’s tempting to throw everything away, don’t let them go to waste by coming up with creative ways to repurpose them as delectable dishes and drinks. For example, the candies can be used to spruce up your cocktails while the fresh gourd can be transformed into a delicious pumpkin curry.

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1. Whiskey Hot Chocolate

Nothing beats a cup of hot chocolate in this rainy weather, and this is where your uneaten chocolate bars come in. You can melt the chocolate to prepare this decadent drink; even better—you can spike it with Irish whiskey, bourbon or rum. Find the recipe here.

2. Sweet Hand Pie

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Sweet hand pies are essentially pastries stuffed with a sweet filling—these are often fruit jams such as apple and rhubarb, and chocolate. If you prefer the latter, chop up the Cadbury, KitKat or whatever you have lying around and transform them into an easy stuffing for your pre-made pastry pockets. They’re quick and easy to make, and make for delicious teatime snacks. Find the recipe here.

3. Gummy Bear Sangria

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Wondering what to do with your gummy bears? Soak them in vodka or rum for a few hours to make drunken gummies. While they’re already delicious as snacks, they’re even better as garnish to your sangria. Find the recipe here.

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4. Thai-Style Beef and Pumpkin Curry

If you stored the flesh of your jack-o-lantern pumpkin in the fridge, you can use it to cook your family a hearty bowl of Thai pumpkin curry. This version is sweeter and creamier, and the squash enhances the richness of the dish. Best enjoyed with white rice. Find the recipe here.

5. Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Turn your leftover pumpkin pulp into spiced pumpkin bread. This loaf is easy to make, and fills your house with the aromas of sweet autumn spices. Best enjoyed with nut butter and a cup of coffee, this loaf is great for breakfast or afternoon tea. Find the recipe here.

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