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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.

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 Honeycrisp apples which were developed right here at the University of Minnesota!

How To Cut The Apples

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.

How To Make

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˚F 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!

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Bloomin' baked apple with ice cream on top.

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
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 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.
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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

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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 14+ 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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  1. Moronberg says

    You could also serve it with graham crackers (or cracker pieces) or vanilla wafer cookie pieces, if you wanted a crunch or crust-like addition.

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  3. J-Lynn says

    Thanks,Tonia for this easy recipe that tastes amazing! Next time I plan to use “caramel topping” and a few finely chopped walnuts or pecans for texture. This was my first time on the website and I was saddened to be so distracted by the petty, unkind attacks on a few people that asked honest questions. This is supposed to be a site to share recipes and learn new techniques. Honest questions are part of education folks. I hope this is not the way you speak to your children or other “face to face” when they ask honest question. The all-natural person did go overboard. But regarding GMO food here is a small snippet from a large scientific data base on the topic:
    ” Most GM crops are engineered to be “herbicide tolerant”―a deadly weed killer. Monsanto, for example, sells “Roundup-Ready” crops, designed to survive applications of their Roundup herbicide.
    Between 1996 and 2008, US farmers sprayed an extra 383 million pounds of herbicide on GMOs. Overuse of Roundup results in “superweeds,” resistant to the herbicide. This is causing farmers to use even more toxic herbicides every year. Not only does this create environmental harm, GM foods contain higher residues of toxic herbicides. Roundup, for example, is linked with sterility, hormone disruption, birth defects, and cancer”.

    My point, this does not even touch on the DNA altering effects of the GMO food itself. Since kids eat so many apples and apples are sprayed abundantly, AND children are small and they cannot tolerate large doses of medicines OR toxins, I would caution against using non-organic apples in recipes where the skins are eaten. Go check for yourselves–if you are on this site you can use the internet. Key in “GMO Food Dangers” and learn before you bully people online. Probably none of the “organic” comments would have appeared if Tonia hadn’t innocently suggested purchasing apples from Wal-mart. Be More Tolerant folks.
    Best of Luck with your Award, Tonia!!!

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    • JennI W. says

      I planted my own apple trees as soon as I moved here and try to harvest as much as the squirrels don’t spoil. ALL ORGANIC ONLY!!! My pears do so beautifully that it’s not the squirrels so much as people passing by that cause them to disappear.. My pear trees are real show offs! I encourage every one that can to plant your own. There are varieties that dwarf and can fit in a small front yard. When I was in an apartment temporarily I built troughs and had at least garden space on my third floor patio.

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  5. Sandy says

    I would like to know if you can use Granny Smith apples instead of red ones? This would be a great recipe for Thanksgiving for those who have a hard time with pie crusts. I have never seen so many comments for a recipe, especially about caramel wrappers. Can’t they read? Very comical. Thank you.

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  6. Jennifer Whitenack says

    This sounds soooo delicious! I am going to try it tomorrow with some granny smith apples. They are always wonderful apples for pies, so I hope they are for this as well! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

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  7. Debbie Jones says

    I may have to leave the brown sugar off the top for ( sweet reasons) but I definitely think I can handle a couple of caramels and Honey Crisp apples are my absolute favorite. thanks for posting the recipe.

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  8. Sharla says

    Unbelievably fabulous ! Scrumptious and aromatic ! Perfecting the depth of cutting probably takes a couple of tries, but it was wonderful nonetheless ! Thanks so much … Definitely adding to our “favorites” dessert list ! Side note…. Love love LOVE the slightly firm texture of the apple, but if others like them softer, just bake a little longer 🙂

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  9. Sloane Schuyler says

    This is a great recipe…
    BUT…
    There are some very unkind people responding to questions and I for one am not interested in someone being snarky towards me just because I ask a question for clarification
    Too bad, this seemed like a nice website
    Too many ‘mean girls’ for my taste

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    • Regina says

      Girl don’t let anyone steal your joy. She is the one everyone is saying, is that really necessary. Enjoy the site. We all are not mean. Plus she may had a bad day or abused as a child. Just pray for her and keep it moving.

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    • Tonia says

      Thanks Sloane! I hope you enjoy the apples! If you are ever concerned about asking a question, feel free to send it to me privately via the contact form.

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  10. Carolyn says

    I just finished my first Bloomin Apple. It was one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted! Made it for the family. Hardest part is cutting the apples, but the worked out great! Yum yum yum

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    • Tonia says

      Fantastic! Thanks so much Carolyn! Yes, I would have to agree that cutting the apples is a bit fussy but worth it!

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  11. Deb Rasch says

    I tried this awesomely tasty recipe! My only problem was I had to choose between very small or very large Honeycrisp apples.
    I picked the large and had to cook them longer. They were still very good!! My husband loved it as well. I love Honeycrisp, so I wanted to stick with those. :}

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  13. Elena Fisher says

    Yummmmmmy!!!! Trying it this weekend when my kids are all here,they love apple pie and we live in apple country so ill go right to the little stands that the farmers here have set up looking forward to it!!1 Thank you for such a great idea :O)

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  15. Penny says

    Mine are in the oven now. I put a tsp. of milk in the center with the carmel to slow the re -hardening with ice cream. I also put a sprinkle of salt on the apple before the topping for a salted carmel flavor. Can’t wait!

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  16. Nadia says

    I think some of the posters just misunderstood unwrapped as unopened. That is why they were questioning the directions.

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  18. Bridget says

    Thank you for this post!!! My mom used to make us baked apples in the fall, and she would sprinkle them with brown sugar and cinnamon,and pour a little cream over them. I LOVED them, but these look even better! I can’t wait to try!! Just wondering: do you think it sugar-free caramels would work? And Splenda brown sugar? I’m supposed to be on a diet…but I want one of these so badly!!! 😀

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    • Tonia says

      Hi Toni,
      Thank you! If you can find small enough apples, it might work. I’m just not sure if you would get as much “bloom” because there wouldn’t be room for the apple slices to open. Happy Baking!
      ~Tonia

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