Description
Caramel-Stuffed Bloomin’ Apples are the perfect fall dessert to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. These delightful baked apples bloom like flowers, revealing a gooey caramel center that melts harmoniously with the warm fruit. Topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, they make for a stunning presentation at any gathering or cozy night in. With easy instructions for both the oven and air fryer, you can whip up this mouthwatering treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking Spray
- 4 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 4 Firm Apples (such as Honeycrisp)
- 8 Chewy Caramel Squares
- Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)
- Caramel Sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F. Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Slice off the tops of the apples, core them, and make thin crosswise slices without cutting through.
- Stuff each apple with two caramel squares and brush the butter mixture over them.
- Bake in a greased dish for about 30 minutes or air fry for approximately 20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with ice cream and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bloomin' apple (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp to ensure they hold their shape while baking. Experiment with spices such as nutmeg or ginger for added warmth. For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan caramels.