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)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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