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The Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples

The Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples: Cozy Caramel Comfort Dessert

The Ultimate Bloomin’ Apples are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall with warm apples and gooey caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 Firm Apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • 8 Chewy Caramel Squares
For the Sweet Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Unsalted for better flavor control
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can use sugar alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be substituted
For Serving
  • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • to taste Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • paring knife
  • chopsticks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F or set your air fryer to 350°F and gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Slice off the top of each apple, remove the core while leaving the bottom intact, creating a cup for the caramel.
  4. Make thin, crosswise slices down the apple, stopping just before the bottom to allow blooming.
  5. Fill each apple with two pieces of chewy caramel, then brush generously with the butter mixture.
  6. Place the apples in a greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes or air fry for 20 minutes.
  7. Check for tenderness a few minutes before cooking time ends, then remove when perfectly tender.
  8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, choose firm apple varieties and don't skimp on the butter mixture for optimal caramelization.

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