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    Home » Dessert » Fruit Desserts » Apple » Bloomin’ Baked Apples Recipe

    Bloomin’ Baked Apples Recipe

    Published: Sep 25, 2014 · Modified: Apr 24, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Bloomin’ Baked Apples taste like apple pie with an ooey, gooey caramel center! This is an easy dessert recipe for fall and it’s made with Honeycrisp apples. Post is sponsored by Socialstars.

    Bloomin Baked Apples

    Every year we wait for the fall and apple season to come around! Growing up, we had an apple tree in our backyard. I remember my grandmother coming over to help my mom freeze apples. We had an apple peeler/corer that was a big help. My mom froze the apples for pie filling.

    All winter long we would have delicious, homemade apple desserts. This year, we are already enjoying the apple season. I used some of our apples to make these delicious Bloomin’ Baked Apples. This was my first time making baked apples and I am so excited not only about how tasty they were but also about how easy they were to make.

    Honeycrisp Apples

    Our favorite apples are apples which were developed right here at the University of Minnesota! Last week, I bought these apples in the Walmart produce department. They had a huge variety of apples with great prices! Walmart produce is fresh, farmer picked with a 100% money back guarantee.

    Sliced Bloomin Apple

    To get the blooming apple look, you need to cut the apples. Slice off the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the apples. Scoop out the core with a melon baller or a stainless steel measuring spoon.

    Then, use a thin paring knife to make two deep, circular cuts around the center of the apple. Next, turn the apple over and make narrow cuts all the way around the apple. Flip it back over and you can see all of the cuts.

    Caramel In Center Of Apple

    Place the apples in a small oven-safe dish and put two chewy caramels in the center of each apple.

    Cinnamon Sugar On Apples

    Heat butter and brown sugar in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir and continue heating for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir in flour and cinnamon. Divide the mixture over the top of the two sliced apples.

    Baked Apple On Plate

    Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a large spoon to move the apples into bowls. The outside layer of apple pieces will spread out and the middle will stick together due to the ooey, gooey caramel center!

    **Update…I made myself another bloomin’ baked apple last night and I had to cook it for 45 minutes. I would suggest that you check your apples after 25 minutes and then continue cooking them until they are tender. The cook time will depend on the size and firmness of the apples.**

    Blooming Baked Apples

    Top with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with cinnamon. The ice cream will cause the caramel in the center to harden, so eat it quickly or put the ice cream scoop on the side. After taking the pictures, I immediately had to try these Bloomin’ Baked Apples.

    Zack asked me what it tasted like because he could tell I was thoroughly enjoying it. I explained that it tastes like apple pie. He asked me if I meant for it to taste like apple pie and luckily that is just what I was going for! I’ve made these Bloomin’ Baked Apples three times now and they were delicious each time. My daughter and her friend loved them!

    Bloomin' Baked Apples on plates

    Bloomin’ Baked Apples Recipe

    Bloomin' Baked Apples taste like apple pie with an ooey, gooey caramel center! This is an easy dessert recipe for fall and it's made with Honeycrisp apples.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Honeycrisp apples or other crisp apples
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar packed
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 4 caramels
    • Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • To get the blooming apple look, you need to cut the apples. Slice off the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the apples. Scoop out the core with a melon baller or stainless steel measuring spoon.
    • Use a thin paring knife to make two, deep circular cuts around the center of the apple. Next, turn the apple over and make narrow cuts all the way around the apple. Flip it back over and you can see all of the cuts.
    • Place the apples in an oven safe dish and put two caramels into the center of each apple.
    • Heat butter and brown sugar in the microwave for 30 second, stir and continue heating for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir in flour and cinnamon. Divide the mixture over the top of the two sliced apples.
    • Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes. (Check apples after 25 minutes and continue cooking until tender. Some apples can take 45 min to 1 hour to soften.)
    • Remove from the oven and use a large spoon to move the apples into bowls.
    • Top with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with cinnamon. The ice cream will cause the caramel in the center to harden so eat quickly or put the ice cream scoop on the side.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

    Here are a few more Bloomin’ Recipes for you to try:

    Bloomin Potato

    Bloomin’ Baked Potato

    Blooming Cinnamon Rolls

    Bloomin’ Cinnamon Roll

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    • Glazed apple fritter on a cooling rack.
      Easy Apple Fritter Recipe

    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. KgMbPIPU says

      December 8, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
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      Reply
    2. KgMbPIPU says

      December 8, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
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      Reply
    3. Kerry says

      October 10, 2022 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      Made these tonight and they were absolutely delicious. I sprinkle some pecans on top and the result was it tasted like apple pie. So good and easy to make.

      Reply
    4. Ms Diane Huntley says

      April 27, 2022 at 10:58 am

      I will try these today! I’m going to cheat and use my mandolin slicer and stack in oven proof ramekins. I don’t have hard carmels so will top with carmel dip when they are out of the oven and still warm. Thanks for the great ideas!!

      Reply
    5. Krystal Daniels says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      Can I use Macintosh apples for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 16, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        Yes, you can use McIntosh apples!

        Reply
    6. Chris says

      April 8, 2018 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      Hi Daniel, I randamly decided to look you up on the internet and noticed you posted on this blog.
      Has it been 12 years since we met & last saw each other? Chris Az.

      Reply
    7. Chris says

      April 8, 2018 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      Hi Daniel, I randamly decided to look you up on the internet and noticed you posted on this blog.
      Has it been 12 years since we met & last saw each other? Chris Az.

      Reply
    8. Chris says

      April 8, 2018 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      Hi Danielle, I randomly decided to look your name up after many years! I noticed your comment from Aug 25, 2016 on this blog.
      From Chris in Az., long time! (Has it been 12 years since we met & last saw each other?

      Reply
    9. Chris says

      April 8, 2018 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      Hi Danielle, I randomly decided to look your name up after many years! I noticed your comment from Aug 25, 2016 on this blog.
      From Chris in Az., long time! (Has it been 12 years since we met & last saw each other?

      Reply
    10. Yumvilla says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      Tonia these look delicious!

      Reply
    11. Yumvilla says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      Tonia these look delicious!

      Reply
    12. Yumvilla says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      Tonia these look delicious!

      Reply
    13. MEAl5 says

      November 2, 2017 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious.The recipe calls for unwrapped caramels.

      Reply
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