Snow White's Poison Apple

Being the huge Disney fanatic that I am, I've always appreciated Walt's classics. Something that not many people seem to realize is that Snow White was the original Disney princess... not Cinderella. The movie was realized all the way back in 1937. That's before many of our parents were even born, yet the movie has stood the tests of time and is seen as one of the best animations in Disney history. 

One of the most noteworthy and recognizable symbols from the movie is the poison apple which Snow White stupidly takes a bite of and falls into a coma. This recipe may not be poisonous, but it IS pretty darn addicting...

"This is no ordinary apple! It's a magic wishing apple." - Evil Queen



What you'll need:
1 red baking apple
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup raisins or cranberries
2 tbsp of butter + 1 tbsp per apple
1 tbsp light cream
160 grams white chocolate chips
1/4 cup apple juice

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Core apple, but not all the way through: use a knife to make the initial cuts, and then scoop out most of the core with a spoon.
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any optional ingredients.
4. Fill apple with oatmeal raisin mixture, and top with a pat of butter.
5. Place in baking pan, and pour apple juice around the apple. Bake until tender (about 30 minutes).
6. Meanwhile, make white chocolate sauce: Melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add light cream and white chocolate chips. Do not overheat! Stir continuously until mixture is smooth.
7. Remove from heat, and allow to sit until cool enough to touch. You should be able to shape the cooled ganache with your hands.
8. Shape white chocolate over stuffed apples that have been allowed to cool slightly. Use a knife or spoon to make a skull face, as pictured.
9. Enjoy cold, or warm in microwave for a toasty treat with ice cream.

I may have diverted from the queen's original recipe just a bit... but caldrons are really hard to come by nowadays. You understand, right? Once you make these bad boys a few times, they become incredibly easy. Start practicing so you can give out this semi healthy treat for Halloween!