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.
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 Honeycrisp apples which were developed right here at the University of Minnesota!
How To Cut The Apples
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
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˚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.**
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 Apples Recipe
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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.
Angel says
Those complaining about the Walmart ads. If you are seeing them. It is because you have recently been to Walmart.com. The ads you see are depended on what you have been to on your own computer. My ads are different because I have been looking up a lot of home repair stuff. It has nothing to do with her.
Ang says
I’m positive people are talking about the fact that this is a sponsored blog post (stated at the top), Walmart is the one that is being plugged (low prices, variety, excitement about walmart etc) rather than any ads on their screen.
That’s how sponsored blog posts work – you get a bit of pay to post positively about a product or business. It’s advertising in the blog itself, not the ads on the site.
Lysa from Welcome to My Circus says
Oh my goodness! These look like they are absolutely to die for! I HAVE to make them ASAP! Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! If you get a chance please stop by the Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Link Party and link-up this or any other post as we would love to have you party with us!
Wishing you a fabulous night!
Much love,
Lysa xx
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Dottie says
I will be trying this recipe for sure. And we think it is sad people can’t go a day without bad mouthing something, someone or some place. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Tonia says
Thank you Dottie! I hope you have a wonderful day and that you enjoy your bloomin’ baked apples! ~Tonia
Kristy says
Thanks for posting this; they look great!
Tonia says
You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! ~Tonia
chuck says
I tried a slight variation of your recipe. I used a golden delicious apple instead of the one you chose, and in place of the caramel, I used skore bites. It turned out quite wonderful. Paired it with turtle ice cream. If this seems like your kind of thing, i suggest giving it a try
Kathy says
Mine ate on the oven right now. Didn’t have caramel s but I had the caramel bits. Can’t wait to try these.
Kathy says
Mine ate on the oven right now. Didn’t have caramel s but I had the caramel bits. Can’t wait to try these.
Amanda says
These were great! However I left out the hard caramel and when they came out of the oven I poured a bunch of ice cream caramel sauce over it. Then topped it with the ice cream
Pam says
Though it would definitely gross me out to bite into the stamen/calex part of the apple 😛 I’d have to find a way to remove that and still make it work.
koolteach says
Good grief. I’ve never seen so many silly people in one place before – if some of you aren’t making snide remarks about Walmart ads and apples (you elitist, Ruby), you are complaining about biting into the core THAT IS NOT THERE, Pam; READ the recipe!
Edward says
Lovely recipe, though if you’re shopping at WalMart, you’re not being part of the solution, you’re being part of the problem.
Janie says
agreed!!!
Mike says
This. I almost clicked away when I saw the WalMart plug. I am guessing that means the poster is getting paid by WalMart which is even worse. I will not be clicking a link to this site again.
CC says
What does it matter. It’s about a recipe not Walmart.
Marc says
If only Mike would keep his promise…
laura says
I see nothing wrong with getting paid to plug for walmart. It takes effort to do a blog. I’d rather see someone work to make a living than sit at home and collect a check from “Big Brother”. Besides this is about recipes not politics. Good job Tonia recipe looks yummy can’t wait to try it.
Kim says
The ads are dependent on YOUR OWN search history. Like my ads are for Dell (because we were looking for a new computer) and Chattanooga (because we are going there for spring break).
Cathie says
Would there be much of a difference if I cooked in the microwave vs the oven?
Gladys says
I would like to know how to make these in a microwave or toaster/convection oven. If you tried it, Cathie, please post how much time, etc. you used and how they came out. Thanks!
International Elf Service says
These look incredible!
Billie says
These look SO GOOD! I cannot wait to make them! 🙂
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.
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!
[email protected] 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.