Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Caramel-Stuffed Bloomin’ Apples, a visually stunning fall dessert that’s sure to impress. These tender baked apples bloom like flowers, revealing gooey caramel hidden within. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions. With both oven and air fryer instructions available, you can whip up this delicious treat no matter your cooking preference. In just under an hour, surprise your family and friends with a warm dessert that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 8 chewy caramel squares
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.
- Slice off the top of each apple and core them without cutting through the bottom.
- Make thin crosswise slices in each apple.
- Fill each apple with two caramel squares and brush with melted butter mixture.
- For oven baking: Place in a greased dish and bake for about 30 minutes until tender.
- For air frying: Place in the basket and cook for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg