Description
Bloomin’ Apples are a delightful dessert combining tender baked apples filled with rich caramel squares, topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze, then served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. This recipe offers two cooking methods: oven baking and air frying, both delivering a luscious treat perfect for an easy yet indulgent finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 apples
- 8 chewy caramel squares
- Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Butter Mixture
- 4 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish and Butter Mixture: For the oven method, preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Core and Slice Apples: Slice the top off each apple, then use a corer to remove the core. Use a small spoon if needed to remove any remaining core pieces. Next, make two circular cuts around each apple with a paring knife, then place the apple cut side down on a cutting board and slice crosswise carefully, ensuring not to cut completely through to the bottom, creating a blooming effect.
- Fill Apples with Caramel and Apply Butter Mixture: Fill each apple with two caramel squares. Brush the tops of the apples with the prepared melted butter and sugar mixture to ensure they caramelize nicely during cooking.
- Cook the Apples: For the oven method, place the apples in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until tender. For the air fryer method, preheat the air fryer to 350°F, place the prepared apples in the air fryer basket, and cook for approximately 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove the apples from the oven or air fryer and serve warm topped with Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for added sweetness and creaminess.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture that holds up during baking.
- If you don’t have a corer, carefully remove the core with a small knife or spoon.
- The circular cuts and slicing allow the apples to open up slightly like a bloom, creating an attractive presentation.
- Use soft caramel squares for easy filling and a melty texture inside the apples.
- Adjust baking or air frying time depending on the size and ripeness of your apples to avoid overcooking.
- This dessert is best served immediately while warm and melty, but can be reheated gently if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple with toppings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
