Description
Caramel-Stuffed Bloomin’ Apples are a delightful fall dessert that combines the sweetness of tender baked apples with gooey caramel for an unforgettable treat. This easy recipe features crisp apples sliced to bloom like flowers, filled with chewy caramel, and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these charming apples will impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, anyone can create this stunning dessert that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 chewy caramel squares
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (or air fryer to 350°F).
- Slice the tops off each apple and core them without cutting through the bottom. Make thin crosswise slices in each apple.
- Stuff each apple with two caramel squares and brush them generously with the melted butter mixture (butter, sugars, and cinnamon).
- Place the apples in a greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes (20 minutes in an air fryer) until tender.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bloomin' apple (150g)
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 109mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg