Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with Caramel-Stuffed Bloomin’ Apples, a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of baked apples with gooey caramel. These stunning treats bloom like flowers in the oven, revealing their luscious filling and creating an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Ideal for cozy nights or festive occasions, this recipe is simple to prepare and can be made in both an oven or air fryer, making it accessible for all kitchens. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzled with extra caramel sauce for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (like Honeycrisp)
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 chewy caramel squares
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.
- Slice the tops off each apple and use an apple corer to remove the core without piercing through the bottom.
- Make thin crosswise slices down the sides of each apple.
- Stuff each apple with two chewy caramel squares and brush with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- For the oven method, place apples in a greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until tender. For the air fryer method, place them in the basket and air fry for about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg