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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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    • Apple Cider Donuts on a pan.
      Apple Cider Donuts
    • 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. Leigh says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      4 stars
      Finally, after all these years, I got to use my melon baller! lol Worked like a charm. Because I have celiac disease and can’t use wheat flour, I used corn starch. Should have thickened it before I put it on the apples, though. They’re baking right now but a lot of the topping is running out. The ice cream will sweeten them up if they’re too tart (at least that’s what I’m hoping).

      Reply
    2. Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog says

      November 12, 2014 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      These look fabulous and perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. What a clever idea! Pinning it .. Can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
    3. Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog says

      November 12, 2014 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      These look fabulous and perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. What a clever idea! Pinning it .. Can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
    4. Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog says

      November 12, 2014 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      These look fabulous and perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. What a clever idea! Pinning it .. Can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
    5. Katrina says

      November 11, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Can’t wait to try this!! I’m going to bake some pie crust chips to go with – a complete deconstructed apple pie! Thanks for the great idea!!!

      Reply
    6. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says

      November 11, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      You and this recipe are stars! I just saw Sunnie Anderson on the Rachael Ray show make your recipe and gave you, your blog a shout out! Very cool.

      Reply
    7. JW says

      November 11, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Just saw this mentioned and demonstrated on The Rachel Ray show 🙂

      Reply
    8. Brandee says

      November 9, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      4 stars
      I agree – We get our fruit from our fruit truck that comes to town once a month with the freshest fruit around, next to being able to pick it yourself. Alot of the fruits that people are getting in the stores are actually 6-9months old and sometimes up to 12 months old. We work closely with our growers and receive pesticide, GMO and chemical free fruits. 🙂 I love being able to support our small family farms & orchards that we get our fruit from & try to stay away from the large market centers.
      Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

      Reply
    9. Brandee says

      November 9, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      4 stars
      I agree – We get our fruit from our fruit truck that comes to town once a month with the freshest fruit around, next to being able to pick it yourself. Alot of the fruits that people are getting in the stores are actually 6-9months old and sometimes up to 12 months old. We work closely with our growers and receive pesticide, GMO and chemical free fruits. 🙂 I love being able to support our small family farms & orchards that we get our fruit from & try to stay away from the large market centers.
      Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

      Reply
    10. verla piercy says

      November 8, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I just wanted to tell you that Smiths grocery store carries Kroger products and they are delicious I haven’t tried this yet but I know they will be delicious and I am glad to know you can buy sugar free caramels. I will have to look for them. Thanks for this wonderful sounding rcipe I have been craving caramel apples

      Reply
    11. verla piercy says

      November 8, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I just wanted to tell you that Smiths grocery store carries Kroger products and they are delicious I haven’t tried this yet but I know they will be delicious and I am glad to know you can buy sugar free caramels. I will have to look for them. Thanks for this wonderful sounding rcipe I have been craving caramel apples

      Reply
    12. Lisa says

      November 2, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Tonia, we just finished your recipe!! It was a hit! My husband and daughter liked them so much, they wouldn’t stop eating long enough to say what they thought. Have you ever heard of “Apple Pie Baked in Brown Paper Bag”? They are made here in WI. The first bite I took of the Blooming Apple reminded me of those pies. The only thing missing was their special crust! Were you surprised at the number of comments you received?? I feel the need to comment to those who feel some of the comments were unnecessary. I remember when I first started cooking and baking. I decided to make a pie and use a frozen crust. I opened the package of crust and removed one of the crusts. I filled the crust with the filling and popped it in the oven. I was so proud. It was my first pie. Ever! (I was young, what did I know??). When it cooled, I cut a slice and took my first bite…..right into the paper divider that one often finds between 2 frozen crusts. It was a little embarrassing. But it was also good for a laugh. So for those who think some instructions weren’t necessary….maybe they weren’t necessary, for you. But maybe they were for someone else. For others who were upset about the ” snarkey” comments….”Chill!” Some of it was actually funny. We overreact way too often these days, when we should just close our mouths and be kinder. We’ve lost the ability to laugh at ourselves. We take things so seriously today. Take the time to relax and interact with others in a positive manner, but also be willing to laugh.. at yourself and with others.
      Again, Tonia, great recipe. Can’t wait to try the “Blooming Potatoes”!!

      Reply
      • Jenny Hensley says

        November 5, 2014 at 12:16 am

        I couldn’t agree more with Lisa! I can’t say I’m a great cook…my late husband sis all the cooking and I cry now when I cook…but this was fun and easy to try! Still in the oven as I type, and can’t wait to pull it out. Thanks for the great recipe. My 14 year old daughter will love how simply this is! …. Jennifer

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      • Lisa ;) says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:31 am

        Lisa ~ thanks for the review! I haven’t made this but thought my boys and husband would love it because they love apple pie, but I struggle spending more time making it than it actually lasts in the house! So this would be the perfect solution! I agree completely with your assessment of the comments! If you can’t laugh at yourself (because we have no trouble laughing AT someone) then you need to work on that. I’m going to get apples and caramels today 🙂 Thanks Tonia & Lisa!

        Reply
      • Tina says

        November 19, 2014 at 7:10 am

        I love your comments.
        I just found this and was reading all comments about it!
        I am one of THOSE who need the step by step instructions.
        I’ve never cooked most of my life because fear of doing it wrong, now I just laugh!
        Thanks for your positive comments!

        Reply
      • Monique says

        November 26, 2014 at 6:53 am

        Well said Lisa, thanks for the review…I totally agree with you….It is important to read all instructions; sometimes even when the instructions are all there, I tend to scan over and miss a few. Then I realize that something has to be missing and I re-read the instructions….The baked apple with caramel looks like a great recipe that I will try in the near future . Just by reading the recipe, I can tell it will be a hit…thanks for sharing Tonia

        Reply
    13. Kris Miner says

      November 2, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      Just made these and they were fan-flipping-tastic! My daughter and I ate every last morsel. THANK YOU! I am a very novice cook, so it was fun to make something that was so yummy but so do-able. Can’t wait to do the potatoes next!

      Reply
    14. Lonnie says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      This is a great recipe. What persuaded me to comment is the wording in your description of where to buy the apples. Why recommend Walmart when most people have local farmers and farmers markets that could use the business and probably have fresher produce? I’m a huge advocate on shopping local & we all need to support our local businesses and farmers and stop encouraging businesses that take jobs & money away from little towns. Just wish you would have gone there. It’s the farmers that feed us everyday…they work way too hard to pick those apples for Walmart to resell. Shop local-save your towns!

      Reply
      • Brandee says

        November 9, 2014 at 10:12 pm

        4 stars
        I agree – We get our fruit from our fruit truck that comes to town once a month with the freshest fruit around, next to being able to pick it yourself. Alot of the fruits that people are getting in the stores are actually 6-9months old and sometimes up to 12 months old. We work closely with our growers and receive pesticide, GMO and chemical free fruits. 🙂 I love being able to support our small family farms & orchards that we get our fruit from & try to stay away from the large market centers.
        Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

        Reply
      • Jackie says

        November 18, 2014 at 12:20 pm

        Lonnie, where I live nearly all of the farms are gone. So going to Walmart, Winco, Safeway…etc. is the only way to get fruit and vegetables. When there were farms in the area we were more than happy to go to them to get what we needed. I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but I am looking forward to it. Sounds delicious!

        Reply
      • Lin says

        November 20, 2014 at 3:59 am

        Farmers markets are all closed now. Our Walmart does buy local here in IL when available. So , its the Next best thing when the shops are gone for the winter. Besides, unless you’re buying organic, even some of the locals spray chemicals. Can I just freaking eat my apples without everyone going crazy on where they’re bought ?!?

        Reply
        • Luna says

          November 22, 2014 at 11:08 pm

          5 stars
          Yes lin, yes!
          I’m so very tired of how much of a big deal everything has to be. Guess what? Gmos… they’ve been happening loooong before laboratories were set up to do it for them. What do you think happened when you splice two plants together? You genetically modify its makeup and DNA.
          It’s ask the same food, why harp on a person for wanting to spend less money? I’ve gone to farmers markets and I’m sorry, I just can’t afford their “organic” (which btw, means grown from the ground/earth if you go by textbook) overpriced goods. I can’t feed my family with less food, so I have to buy cheap.
          I myself, would love to be able to go ask the way back to when we had barter systems and live was much simpler. We live in today’s society where food already costs a lot as it is. It’s just the way of life to find the lowest prices.
          -end rant-

          Reply
          • PGJU says

            November 23, 2014 at 8:15 am

            5 stars
            Luna, there is a big difference in grafting two natural plants together to create a hardier hybrid, and actually splicing DNA from chemical pesticide poisons into our food, or genetically modifying a plant to withstand more and more of that pesticide being sprayed onto it. I do not want to consume either of those last two, which is what modern GMOs are all about. I would just go out and suck on a pesticide spray can if that was what I wanted. THAT is what the argument about “modern” genetic modification of our foods is about. And, if YOU want to suck down pesticides using either method one or two of the GMO process, then I have no problem with that. I just want every single thing containing GMOs in it labeled so that I can make the choice to avoid it myself.

            Reply
    15. Deanna says

      October 31, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      I made these today and won First Place in the baking contest at work. Everyone loved them!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I think part of the success was that I found and used the recommended Honey Crisp Apples. They were EXCELLENT. And one thing that other people may need to know is that I made them the night before, covered, refrigerated them and cooked them this morning. The Honey Crisp Apples hardly discolored nearly at all. I was taking a chance by doing that but I didn’t want to get up before the crack of dawn to do the prep. I was extremely pleased when I peeked at the apples this morning and they were still beautifully white. I sat them on the counter until the oven was at 375 and then baked them as directed. However, it did take them about 45 minutes to become tender. Probably because they were not at room temperature when I placed them in the oven. Thanks again for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Rhonda says

        November 1, 2014 at 3:39 am

        The reason they are white still is…THEY WERE DEVELOPED. I hear GMO ***jus sayin’***

        Reply
        • Sharyn says

          November 2, 2014 at 8:32 am

          All produce is genetically modified. Carrots don’t grow orange and sweet in the wild; they’re grown and fibrous. The Dutch developed carrots to honor Prince William of Orange. Wild avocados have less than a ml. of flesh; they were genetically modified to have lots of fatty flesh. Corn is the genetic bastardization of two different kinds of grain. Just because some fruits and veg are modified in sophisticated labs doesn’t make them any different from fruits and veg modified over generations of cross-breeding and interpolinating. We’ve just gotten good enough at it to feed more people with less space, putting less strain on the environment.

          If that means I get large, sweet, juicy apples instead of the small, fibrous, bitter crabapples the soil naturally produces, so much the better.

          Reply
          • Laurie says

            November 6, 2014 at 3:23 pm

            There is a difference between cross pollinating and inserting pig genes in an apple to make its skin tougher and able to withstand traveling across country. I find most GMO apples to taste like nothing at all actually. I, like you, like things that taste better and are sustainable but lets be honest with the way we are modifying things. They aren’t just grafting apple strains together. I truly believe we have poisoned our food supply with chemicals of all kinds as well, but then again this is just someone sharing a recipe not someone who wanted to get into the discussion of GMO vs non GMO vs organic vs Raw.

            Reply
          • Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog says

            November 12, 2014 at 6:49 am

            You may not think there is a difference in the modification of cross pollinating of vegetables that has been happening for years and modifying by inserting foreign genes and chemically altered seeds that are soaked in toxins, but I’ll bet your body knows the difference.
            Do you wonder why 64 other countries ban today’s GMO.. Do you wonder why the US doesn’t? Maybe because it’s big business driven not health driven. US is the leader in cancer, diabetes, allergies worldwide. Some people believe it has to do with the quality of the food we eat. Sorry- had to get my 2 cents in

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          • lorahubbel@yahoo.com says

            November 15, 2014 at 5:02 pm

            You are not talking about GMO the way they are mixing plant DNA with bacteria and viral DNA and even human DNA…you are simply referring to speciation of a plant. Germinating a plant with another of the same genus/species is what you are referring to and that is NOT a GMO plant. What you are thinking of has no harmful effects on the DNA of the people who ingest them. Get with the current terminology….GMO is Frankenstein’s monster when they cut the DNA of a plant and modify it so it has “stickey ends” that can receive DNA of any life form..not just one that is similar to the original organism.

            Reply
        • Heather says

          November 2, 2014 at 4:55 pm

          GMO is when an organism is genetically modified to make it resistant to pests, diseases, or environmental conditions, reduction of spoilage, or resistance to chemical treatments (e.g. resistance to a herbicide), or improving the nutrient profile of the crop. The Honeycrisp apple is a hybrid of two other apples developed at the U of M. While one parent apple is not identified, the other is the Keepsake apple, another cultivar at the U of M. While they do hybridize their apples, they do not genetically alter them to withstand any of the above listed conditions. These apples are simply a combination of two other apples, much like you are a combination of two parents.

          I understand your desire to NOT ingest GMO crops, but know your information before you say why the apple is still white. They simply oxidize more slowly, much like an Asian Pear.

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          • peaceofmind500 says

            November 17, 2014 at 2:27 pm

            Thanks for clearing that up. It needed to be corrected. Amazing how uninformed people really are. They hear something and take it as fact, which is such a shame If they only knew what GMO’s do to their bodies. I’d suggest subscribing to
            “march against Monsanto ” on facebook to be really informed.

            Reply
    16. JC Cook says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Great idea! Fun to make and more fun to eat. If you don’t like how the Kraft caramels get hard and chewy when they cool, but you DO love the caramel flavor, use two Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels instead. They will dissolve during baking with the butter, sugar, etc. and leave their wonderful flavor without a hint of their beginnings.
      http://www.werthers-original.us/products/caramel-candies/chewy-caramels

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    17. lisa says

      October 30, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      This was such a treat. I used granny smith apples instead of the honeycrisp; they were awesome. I also used the Werther’s Original chewy caramels, AND did the reheat! I have to say, I enjoyed the reheated apple more! I just reheated it until it was warmed to my liking. YUM YUM, thank you so much!

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      • lisa says

        November 12, 2014 at 4:11 pm

        glad to know that granny smith apples work…using this tonight for Bunco but couldn’t find honeycrisp so I went for the ever faithful granny smith!!

        Reply
    18. Angie says

      October 28, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      Instead of running around looking for a paticular carmel sauce I made my own, yummy!

      Reply
    19. Elena Chamberlain says

      October 28, 2014 at 4:50 am

      Just got your site info from my granddaughteer. I’M SIGNING UP!!!!

      Reply
    20. Kelly Michaels says

      October 27, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      i substituted sugar free caramels, coconut flour and agave syrup for a gluten free and low glycemic version. It was delicious! I used two apples but I cut the apples in half and scored them in a criss cross pattern for four smaller portion treats. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    21. Terri says

      October 27, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      How do you think they would turn out in a slow cooker?

      Reply
    22. Molly says

      October 26, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      I just made these with Granny Smith apples and since I didn’t have carmels I put Peanut Butter in the center and some carmel drizzle and the topping (minus the cinnamon) on top. It’s awesome. Just a variation 🙂

      Reply
    23. Denise says

      October 26, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      I love this recipe! First time I made it just for two and placed the apples in individual bowls – small Correll ones worked great. The space allowed the apples to blossom open. Today, I’m making them the 11 and using a large baking dish. Either way, they’re definitely a family favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    24. Kim says

      October 25, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Any suggestions for the caramel for the inside of the apple and a good caramel sauce since I’ve never bought either of those before.
      Can’t wait to try these tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Caitlyn says

        October 26, 2014 at 5:34 am

        I couldn’t find any of the square caramels at the store, so I used Kraft Caramel bits I found near the chocolate chips and other baking supplies, and just filled the apples with them – maybe 6 or 7 each? For the sauce on top, we had a jar of smuckers caramel ice cream topping already – they turned out wonderfully.

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      • Alisa says

        October 26, 2014 at 3:57 pm

        Kraft caramels. Or Brachs caramels. In the candy isle of your store.

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      • Kelli says

        November 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        If you can find Mrs. Richardsons caramel you will be AMAZED!! I have tried ALLLLLLL kinds of caramels and this is by FAR THE BEST!!! We eat JARS of it at our place!! It has a brown label with a gold top. yummmmmmmm. I’m going to try this recipe tomorrow…can’t wait!!!

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        • Tonia says

          November 13, 2014 at 9:49 pm

          Sounds perfect! Thanks Kelli!

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    25. Shannon says

      October 24, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Awesome

      Reply
    26. Sheryl says

      October 24, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      These sound absolutely delish! How about using a melon baller to core the apples, if no apple corer is available? I know I use my melon baller to core all kinds of stuff ( remove cucumber seeds, pear cores, even hollowing out small pumpkins) 🙂

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    27. Jessie says

      October 23, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      A pinch of salt makes this even better than it already is!

      Reply
      • Ruth Walker says

        October 30, 2014 at 4:59 pm

        My mother said her mother-in-law used to say, “Put a pinch of salt in everything that has sugar in it and a pinch of sugar in everything that has salt in it.”

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    28. Marian says

      October 21, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Try a grapefruit knife.. It makes cutting that circular design oh so easy ! And yes Tonia, this recipe is oh so yummy !

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      • Tonia says

        October 21, 2014 at 10:52 pm

        Great idea Marian! I will have to buy one. Thanks!

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    29. Cheryl says

      October 21, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Have made these the past 2 nights using Coronado caramel sauce (really, really yummy I got to buy some more of it!)
      I have smaller apples so 20 minutes was all it took for them to get super soft
      But I found that turning them upside down gave me a bigger circle to work with & I was able to still make the two circle cuts….never as straight as yours though.
      Thanks for the recipe it is a keeper!

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      • Tonia says

        October 21, 2014 at 10:53 pm

        Thanks for the tips Cheryl! The Coronado caramel sauce sounds delicious. Where do you buy it?

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        • Cheryl says

          October 22, 2014 at 10:27 pm

          It was on clearance at Kroger. I didn’t think I would be able to taste a difference (it’s made with goat’s milk) but it’s really good. Thicker than other caramel toppings too

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          • Tonia says

            October 22, 2014 at 10:29 pm

            I don’t have a Krogers but I will have to see if I can find it somewhere else. Thanks!

            Reply
            • GWEN NEWELL says

              October 24, 2014 at 3:58 pm

              Krogers is associated with Fred Meyers and they have a lot of the same products In fact I think they own Fred Meyers.
              We don’t have a Krogers but we do have several Fred Meyers stores in Washington State Also Fry’s Grocery is owned by Krogers and they are all over Arizona

            • verla piercy says

              November 8, 2014 at 4:17 pm

              5 stars
              I just wanted to tell you that Smiths grocery store carries Kroger products and they are delicious I haven’t tried this yet but I know they will be delicious and I am glad to know you can buy sugar free caramels. I will have to look for them. Thanks for this wonderful sounding rcipe I have been craving caramel apples

          • Dana Castor says

            October 27, 2014 at 8:16 pm

            The Coronado Caramel is Cajeta – Walmart also carries it. Yummy on toast also. There are three kinds of it too.
            You could also try Dulce de Leche – another canned caramel sauce.

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        • Kitty Donovan says

          November 12, 2014 at 9:31 pm

          I found the square caramels at the veggie dept at Walmart or food City

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    30. Regina says

      October 21, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Tonia, I would like to make them at work. Can the dessert be made in a microwave? I am on my way to the store and will bake two tonight at home. I enjoy sharing at work and thought it might work.
      Thanks,
      Regina

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      • Tonia says

        October 21, 2014 at 10:57 pm

        Hi Regina,
        I have not tried making them in the microwave, but I did find a Betty Crocker recipe for microwave baked apples that you can look at: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/microwave-baked-apples-with-granola/d29e8850-4807-4364-a736-fcf632931c3e
        Best of luck!
        ~Tonia

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