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The Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples Recipe

The Ultimate Bloomin' Apples Recipe: Caramel Delight Awaits

The Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples Recipe is a delightful fall dessert filled with gooey caramel surprise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Choose firm varieties to hold their shape while baking.
  • 4 Tbsp Melted Butter Adds richness and helps caramelize the apples beautifully.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar Adds depth and enhances the sweetness.
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar Provides extra sweetness to balance flavors.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm, aromatic notes.
For the Gooey Center
  • 8 pieces Chewy Caramel Squares These melt into a delicious, gooey surprise.
For Serving
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Offers a creamy contrast to the warm apples.
  • Caramel Sauce Enhances the decadence of the dish.
For Preparation
  • Cooking Spray Use for greasing the baking dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Select firm apples, slice off the top and core the center without cutting through the bottom.
  4. Make thin crosswise cuts into each apple and stuff each with 2 caramel squares.
  5. Brush the apples generously with the butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Bake the apples in a greased baking dish for 30 minutes, or air fry for 20 minutes until tender.
  7. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve the apples warm for maximum enjoyment; the contrast of gooey caramel and cold vanilla ice cream is irresistible.

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