Bloomin' Apples: Cozy Fall Dessert with Gooey Caramel Bliss

Bloomin' Apples are a delightful fall dessert with gooey caramel bliss that will impress your guests.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 apples

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apples

4 medium Honeycrisp/Gala/Granny Smith Apples Any similar firm apple will work.

For the Filling

4 pieces Chewy Caramel Squares Feel free to swap with chocolate or toffee.

For the Butter Mixture

4 tablespoons Melted Butter Margarine is a dairy-free substitute.
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar White sugar can be used, but won't be as rich.
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar More brown sugar can be substituted.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg or allspice can serve as alternatives.

For Serving

4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Non-dairy ice cream is a suitable alternative.
4 tablespoons Caramel Sauce Chocolate sauce can be a fun twist.

Equipment

oven
mixing bowl
Paring Knife
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bloomin’ Apples

Preheat your oven to 375°F (350°F for air fryer).
Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for the butter mixture.
Slice off the top of each apple and core them, creating thin crosswise cuts down the sides.
Place two chewy caramel squares inside the center of each apple.
Brush the butter mixture generously over each apple.
Bake for about 30 minutes until tender, or 20 minutes in an air fryer.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm for optimal texture and gooeyness. Experiment with different fillings like nuts or chocolate chips for a twist.

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