Page 46 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Makes 40 apple bites

“He knew which was the right tree at once, partly because it stood in the very centre and
partly because the great silvery apples with which it was loaded shone so and cast a light of
their own . . .” —The Magician’s Nephew

What better way to start a Narnian feast than with food from the creation of Narnia: apples!
This easy appetizer offers a perfect balance of flavors: tart apple, creamy cheese,
herbaceous thyme, and sweet honey.

INGREDIENTS

1 Honeycrisp apple
1 Granny Smith apple

1 pomegranate

4 ounces goat cheese
2 teaspoons milk

3–4 sprigs fresh thyme

Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Core the apples and cut into ½-inch-thick slices and set aside. Cut
the pomegranate in half and place in a large bowl of water. Peel

inside the bowl (this helps prevent juice stains). Strain out seeds and

set aside. Pinch the end of a sprig of thyme and slide fingers
downward to remove leaves. Repeat with remaining sprigs. Discard

stems and set leaves aside.
2 In a medium bowl, beat the goat cheese with a hand mixer on

medium speed until crumbled. Add milk, beating until the mixture is

smooth and spreadable.
3 Spread approximately ½ teaspoon goat cheese on each slice of

apple. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds onto each apple. Sprinkle thyme
leaves on the apple slices and top with a small drizzle of honey.