Go Back
–+ servings
Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples Recipe

Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples Recipe: A Cozy Fall Delight

Explore the Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples Recipe, a delightful fall dessert featuring caramel-filled apples baked to perfection.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Firm Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) To maintain shape during baking
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Helps apples caramelize
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar For deep flavor and sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the sweetness
For Added Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances cozy fall essence
For the Gooey Center
  • 8 pieces Chewy Caramel Squares Soft, individually wrapped
For Serving
  • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Creamy companion to the apples
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce For drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Basting Brush
  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Core the apples, slice off the tops, and make thin crosswise cuts about halfway down the sides.
  4. Place two chewy caramel squares inside each apple's core and balance them in the dish.
  5. Brush the apples generously with the melted butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Bake the Bloomin’ Apples for approximately 30 minutes until tender and skin is slightly wrinkled.
  7. Alternatively, arrange apples in an air fryer basket and bake for about 20 minutes until soft.
  8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, drizzled with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure apples are firm and slice with care to prevent cutting through the bottom. Experiment with different fillings for variety.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!