Description
Caramel-Stuffed Bloomin’ Apples are the perfect fall dessert that brings together the warmth of baked apples, gooey caramel, and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. These stunning treats not only bloom like flowers when baked but also create a delightful centerpiece for any cozy gathering or holiday celebration. With both oven and air fryer options available, this recipe is designed to accommodate your cooking preferences. Impress your guests with this irresistible and easy-to-make dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (like Honeycrisp)
- 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)
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.
- Slice the tops off each apple and core them carefully, leaving the bottom intact.
- Make thin crosswise cuts in each apple without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each apple with two caramel squares and brush with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- For the oven method, bake in a greased dish for about 30 minutes until tender; for the air fryer, cook for about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bloomin' apple (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg