There was one film I was dying to see in the theaters this year that I didn’t get to see – Snow White and the Huntsman
. It looked like the perfect blend of fierce chick and fantasy. The movie is now available for purchase on Blue-Ray/DVD and I couldn’t resist a little viewing party…
To mark the celebration, I made a fun red candy apple recipe.
Ingredients
8 apples
8 craft sticks
2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. Red Hots
Directions
1. Prepare a baking sheet to hold your apples. You will want to line it with aluminum foil, sprayed with cooking oil so the candied apples don’t stick. A little note? Don’t try wax paper. It never works.
2. Wash and dry your apples. Remove the stems and stick craft sticks (or whatever you’ve decided to use as a skewer) firmly into the apple.
3. Combine water, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the liquid in the pan is clear.
5. Continue to cook without stirring, unti l the mixture reaches 250 degrees.
6. Once your mixture reaches 250 degrees add the red hots and stir until they are blended well. Continue to cook until the candy reaches 285 degrees.
7. Remove from the heat and stir the candy until it’s smooth, even and there are relatively no air bubbles.
8. Hold your apple by the skewer and dip it into the candy. I found that tilting the pan and rotating the apple to cover it works best. A light coat will work best. My candy was a little bit heavy…
The apples will keep, so this is a great treat to make in advance.
Snow White and the Huntsman Movie Review
I have to admit that I was a little nervous about this movie for a few reasons, but let’s talk about the main hurdle…Kristen Stewart fairer than Charlize Theron? I don’t know about that.
The film has some pretty fantastical cinematography, brilliant costumes, delightfully dark art direction and a great performance by Charlize Theron as the evil queen Ravenna. Additionally it features the traditional dwarves, poison apple and true loves kiss.
The movie is now available for everyone to enjoy a little at home viewing. The combo pack on sale includes an extended version of the film not shown in theaters (which is what I watched), as well as a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone®, iTunes®, iPad®, iPod®, iPod® touch, Android or online retail partners – Woot!
I recommend your grab a copy!
The Giveaway
One lucky reader is going to win a Snow White and the Huntsman combo pack!
To enter simply leave a comment letting us know what your favorite fairytale is and then enter via the Rafflecopter widget below.
- Odds of winning are based on number of entries.
- Winner chosen at random using Raffelcopter.
- This giveaway begins: 9/13/2012 and runs through 9/20/2012.
- You must be a 18 years or older and live in one of the 48 contiguous states in the United States to be eligible to win this prize.
I was provided an advance copy of Snow White and the Huntsman by Universal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Patricia says
September 13, 2012 at 6:50 amSleeping Beauty is my absolute FAVORITE fairy tale. Always, always, always!
Karla T says
September 13, 2012 at 9:27 amBeauty and the Beast
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
September 13, 2012 at 9:29 amAny fairy tale where they get rescued by their prince is a great one in my book! 🙂
Beth "Birdie" Carnevale says
September 13, 2012 at 9:35 amThe red apple and imagery in Snow White are an artistic landscape. Can’t wait for the movie xo Birdie
Samantha Compton says
September 13, 2012 at 9:44 amMy favorite fairytale is Sleeping Beauty!!!
Donna Collins says
September 13, 2012 at 9:58 amGrowing up, Sleeping Beauty was my absolute favorite. Today, I just adore Tangled!
Susie P says
September 13, 2012 at 11:17 amI loved Cinderella and Snow White when I was a kid. These apples look so awesome, thanks for sharing!!
jessica w says
September 13, 2012 at 11:48 amMulan
Summer says
September 13, 2012 at 1:33 pmWhen I was a little girl I just loved Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Right now my favorites are Tangled and Enchanted.
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
September 13, 2012 at 4:24 pmI’ve always loved Cinderella! Can’t believe it’s already candied apple season! Whoot!
Chrissy says
September 13, 2012 at 5:00 pmI want to see this too! I can;t believe I won the vacuum so I’m trying my hands at another win :o)
Ashlee says
September 13, 2012 at 6:23 pmGrowing up it was sleeping beauty, but I like beauty & the beast since she’s smart, and I love watching once upon a time on tv!
Amy Holman says
September 13, 2012 at 6:27 pmWhat a fun idea. One of these days I want to do a fun movie watch party with fun themed food.
Kristin sokol says
September 13, 2012 at 10:53 pmIt has too be Cinderella.
Amy says
September 13, 2012 at 11:30 pmI always think of the Disney movies when I think of Fairytales. I would say the Snow White has always been my favorite through different avenues than Disney. Pocahontas is another one of my favorites. Those apples look delicious! Maybe drizzle chocolate over top and the would taste like chocolate covered cinnamon bears (a family favorite). 😉
Kendra @ My Insanity says
September 14, 2012 at 12:38 amYou totally make me want to see this movie while eating candied (hopefully not poisoned) apples! Favorite fairytale? That’s tough. Of the Disney variety, I think I always liked Beauty and the Beast because of Belle’s character. She was easy to identify with.
Crystall says
September 14, 2012 at 2:56 amI really love Cinderella
Sarah Zink says
September 14, 2012 at 8:06 amMy favorite fairytale is Sleeping Beauty.
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 12:01 pmSarah, That’s my favorite fairy tale too. Good luck! xoxo, Tauni
Danette Dillon says
September 14, 2012 at 10:55 amI love the story of Cinderella.
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 12:00 pmDanette, Who wouldn’t love a Fairy Godmother, right?! Good luck! xoxo, Tauni
Ami Allison says
September 14, 2012 at 12:12 pmCinderella was and still is my favorite. 🙂 Those candied apples look DELICIOUS!!!
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 12:00 pmAmi, Thanks! The candied apples were good…I was worried they would be waaay to sweet. While they are obviously sugary-rich, the cinnamon really tamed it. xoxo, Tauni
Jess@CoxsCorner says
September 14, 2012 at 6:47 pmI think Cinderella or Beauty and The Beast or Snow White or Tangled or The Little Mermaid…ok let’s be honest here…I’m not sure, I love the magic of all fairy tales!
Tauni says
September 15, 2012 at 7:17 amJess, Sounds like we’re two of a kind. I am a fairy tale kind of girl myself. xoxo, Tauni
Rebekah Woosley says
September 15, 2012 at 9:44 amI always liked Sleeping Beauty!
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 11:52 amRebekah, Of all the “Disney” princesses, Sleeping Beauty has always been my favorite as well. xoxo, Tauni
Tara Mahathey says
September 15, 2012 at 1:27 pmMy favorite fairytale is definitely Snow White, I was always snow white as a child … and the little dwarfs are my absolute favorite…
But definitely Rapunzel is my close second 🙂
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 11:51 amTara, I love that…With red hair, I was never Snow White. I always left that to the dark haired beauties. Then again, that never stopped me from being Princess Leia, so…Good luck! xoxo, Tauni
Kimberly Elliott says
September 15, 2012 at 5:42 pmI so wanted to see this movie in the theatres. Things came up and it never happend. Now I’m nervous about buying it before having seen it. I guess I’m too cheap to do that. But winning it on the other hand…that would be AWESOME.
Tauni says
September 16, 2012 at 11:50 amKim, You and I are soooo on the same page. Normally I wouldn’t review a movie, but when this opportunity came along I couldn’t pass it up! I am glad I got to see it. The visual effects and art really are stunning. xoxo, Tauni
Ellie Augustin says
September 17, 2012 at 3:08 pmIt has got to be Cinderella because it’s my little girl’s favorite as well. Thanks for the chance!
Robin says
September 17, 2012 at 10:50 pmBefore I even saw the “Snow White and the Huntsman” part, I was thinking this would be perfect to dress up as the evil queen and hand these out! Fantastic.
ashlee says
September 17, 2012 at 11:52 pmI have always loved beauty and the beast, i still get chills when I hear the intro music from the Disney movie. My other favorite is actually a Japanese children’s stories, esp the grateful crane
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
September 18, 2012 at 7:17 amIf the story of Aladdin counts as a fairy tale, its my fave. 😉
Cindy B says
September 19, 2012 at 11:12 pmCinderella!
Jennifer Bauras says
September 20, 2012 at 5:16 pmMy favorite fairy tale has been Snow White. Been loving all the new venisons.
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
September 20, 2012 at 5:17 pmThe Little Mermaid was my favorite growing up.
I wasn’t able to see this in theaters, either! Couldn’t convince the hubs to watch it with me.. boo.
Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win!
Elizabeth C. says
September 20, 2012 at 5:19 pmMy favorite fairy tale was also the one about the Nona Witch…my Sicilian grandmother would tell it to us when we were little.
Melissa says
September 20, 2012 at 5:26 pmCinderella has to be my all time favorite! 🙂
Amelia Harris says
September 20, 2012 at 5:37 pmWhen I was younger I loved Sleeping Beauty. Now a days I could watch Hunchback of Notre Dame & Tangled over and over with my girls. 🙂
Heather W says
September 20, 2012 at 5:42 pmMy favorite fairytale would have to be Snow White or Cinderella. I love them both!
Jennifer Ferriss-Salter says
September 20, 2012 at 5:43 pmI love the little mermaid! By far my fav!
Darcie says
September 20, 2012 at 5:49 pmSnow White is my favorite! Mostly because of my dark hair and fair skin. And I kinda want to live in a cute little cottage in the woods.
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
September 20, 2012 at 5:53 pmfavorite – probably Cinderella ….
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
September 20, 2012 at 5:56 pmGoing with Beauty and the Beast!
Jana Hirschi says
September 20, 2012 at 6:08 pmCinderella!
Jennifer says
September 20, 2012 at 6:51 pmI always loved Cinderella.. something about having a fairy godmother!!
Jennifer says
September 20, 2012 at 6:51 pmI always loved Cinderella.. something about having a fairy godmother!!
Tsoniki Crazy Bull says
September 20, 2012 at 7:04 pmI think Beauty and the Beast!
Victoria @obSEUSSed says
September 20, 2012 at 7:39 pmMy mom nicknamed me Cinderella when I was little but I’ve always loved Sleeping Beauty when she lived in the cottage.