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Bloomin’ Apples with Cinnamon Sugar & Ice Cream Recipe

Bloomin’ Apples with Cinnamon Sugar & Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun, cozy twist on baked apples, these Bloomin’ Apples are cut to resemble blooming flowers, coated in cinnamon-sugar butter, and baked until tender. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, they make the perfect autumn dessert or weekend treat.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For Bloomin’ Apples:

  • 4 large Honeycrisp or Fuji apples

For Cinnamon-Sugar Butter:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare apples: Slice off the top 1/4 inch of each apple and use a melon baller or paring knife to carefully scoop out the core.
  3. Create ‘bloomin” effect: Place apple flat-side down and cut vertical slits about 1/4 inch apart, leaving the bottom intact. Turn and repeat to create a “bloomin’” effect.
  4. Coat with cinnamon-sugar butter: Gently spread the petals apart. Place apples upright in the baking dish. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Spoon the mixture evenly over each apple, making sure it seeps into the cuts.
  5. Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until apples are soft and caramelized.
  6. Serve: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bloomin' apple with toppings
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg