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.
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.
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.
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.
Place the apples in a small oven-safe dish and put two chewy caramels in the center of each apple.
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.
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.**
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 Recipe
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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Melanie says
Mmmmmmmmmmmm…these look amazing.
Tonia says
Thanks Melanie!
Buzz Covington says
I saw this posted by a friend at the perfect time! I was stressing yesterday when I found out before hosting a dinner party that the guest of honor is gluten intolerant. This recipe fit the bill, as was not only very easy to make (with gluten-safe flour), but was beyond delicious! I will be making this more often.
Buzz Covington says
I saw this posted by a friend at the perfect time! I was stressing yesterday when I found out before hosting a dinner party that the guest of honor is gluten intolerant. This recipe fit the bill, as was not only very easy to make (with gluten-safe flour), but was beyond delicious! I will be making this more often.
Buzz Covington says
I saw this posted by a friend at the perfect time! I was stressing yesterday when I found out before hosting a dinner party that the guest of honor is gluten intolerant. This recipe fit the bill, as was not only very easy to make (with gluten-safe flour), but was beyond delicious! I will be making this more often.
Phyllis says
Enjoyed!
Laura at Creative Supergirl says
How have I never seen these before? They look amazing! I have been apple-crazy lately (especially with my new favorite apple “Envy”) and I have to make these!
Rachel@yourtablecloth.com says
The Bloomin Apples look great. I will have to try them over the weekend.
Rachel@yourtablecloth.com says
The Bloomin Apples look great. I will have to try them over the weekend.
Rachel@yourtablecloth.com says
The Bloomin Apples look great. I will have to try them over the weekend.
alma says
the bloomin’ apples look so delish! will try them.
Tonia says
Thanks Alma!
Minz says
Tonia, the photos and recipe make me want to have it for breakfast! Will definitely make this weekend.
Maddie says
Hi…just read this recipe on Bonbonbreak.com. Am certainly going to try this for my fam and friends. Love anything apple! I’ll rate it after I try it but what’s not to like with all the great ingredients.
Sara says
My husband and I made these for dessert this Thanksgiving, they were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I have am allergic to gluten so instead of using flour I used gluten free baking mix (GF bisquick), we also used pink lady apples in place of honey crisp and topped them with cool whip. We will definitely be making these again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Sara says
My husband and I made these for dessert this Thanksgiving, they were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I have am allergic to gluten so instead of using flour I used gluten free baking mix (GF bisquick), we also used pink lady apples in place of honey crisp and topped them with cool whip. We will definitely be making these again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Sara says
My husband and I made these for dessert this Thanksgiving, they were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I have am allergic to gluten so instead of using flour I used gluten free baking mix (GF bisquick), we also used pink lady apples in place of honey crisp and topped them with cool whip. We will definitely be making these again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Kelly says
I’ve made them as the recipe goes as well as using one caramel and then brie cheese. The brie added some tang and blended nicely with the other flavors. 🙂
Kelly says
I’ve made them as the recipe goes as well as using one caramel and then brie cheese. The brie added some tang and blended nicely with the other flavors. 🙂
Ciera says
I’m going to be trying these out but wasn’t sure about using the caramel (some people in the family find some recipes too sweet) and thought about forgoing the caramels and just making a crisp to go on top of it? Has anyone tried doing this or is the caramel necessary for the end result?
Kelly says
I’ve made them as the recipe goes as well as using one caramel and then brie cheese. The brie added some tang and blended nicely with the other flavors. 🙂
PGJU says
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.
PGJU says
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.
Luna says
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-
Luna says
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-
Bill South says
Definitely need more than an hour to finish. Added chopped walnuts to the second batch ….100% improvement. Great flavors!!
Bill South says
Definitely need more than an hour to finish. Added chopped walnuts to the second batch ….100% improvement. Great flavors!!
Bill South says
Definitely need more than an hour to finish. Added chopped walnuts to the second batch ….100% improvement. Great flavors!!
Leigh says
Now that hubby and I have eaten them, this is what we thought: They were okay but nothing special 🙁 I baked them for an hour and they still weren’t done. We didn’t care for the caramels sticking to our teeth and the spoon. I’m going to try the recipe once more to see if we want this added as a future dessert. The next time, I’m going to peel the apples, too. These are fun to make and the house smells wonderful. We like apples with cinnamon but this recipe just didn’t hit the spot 🙁
Carole G says
There are caramels that DO NOT stick to your teeth. Usually made of all organic ingredients. I bought some in Vermont – produced by Red Kite Candy (a Vermont company) – that are awesome. And so soft that melting probably wouldn’t become an issue.
Leigh says
Now that hubby and I have eaten them, this is what we thought: They were okay but nothing special 🙁 I baked them for an hour and they still weren’t done. We didn’t care for the caramels sticking to our teeth and the spoon. I’m going to try the recipe once more to see if we want this added as a future dessert. The next time, I’m going to peel the apples, too. These are fun to make and the house smells wonderful. We like apples with cinnamon but this recipe just didn’t hit the spot 🙁
Leigh says
Now that hubby and I have eaten them, this is what we thought: They were okay but nothing special 🙁 I baked them for an hour and they still weren’t done. We didn’t care for the caramels sticking to our teeth and the spoon. I’m going to try the recipe once more to see if we want this added as a future dessert. The next time, I’m going to peel the apples, too. These are fun to make and the house smells wonderful. We like apples with cinnamon but this recipe just didn’t hit the spot 🙁
Leigh says
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).
Leigh says
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).