Bloomin' Apples

By Lauren MiyashiroUpdated: Aug 2, 2019

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We took inspo from the ever popular bloomin' onion and made a just as fun dessert. Though these finished bloomin' apples look insane, they're actually quite easy to make. (Just watch the video!) Because apples can turn brown really quickly, you'll want to brush them with butter and get them in the oven pretty quickly after slicing them. If you want to take your time, squeeze lemon juice all over the cut side to prevent browning. These are also so fun to make in the air fryer!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Cal/Serv:: 360

Ingredients

Cooking spray
4 tbsp.
melted butter
1 tbsp.
packed brown sugar
1 tbsp.
granulated sugar
1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
4
apples
8
chewy caramel squares
Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Caramel, for drizzling

Directions

For Oven
1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, and cinnamon.
2. Step 2Slice top off of each apple then use a melon baller (or a teaspoon) to scoop out core. Using a paring knife, make two circular cuts in apple. Place apple cut side down on a cutting board and slice crosswise, being careful not to cut through the core.
3. Step 3Place cut apples in a small baking dish. Fill each apple with two caramel squares, then brush melted butter mixture on top. Bake until the apples are tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Step 4Serve warm with ice cream and drizzle with caramel.
For Air Fryer
1. Step 1In a small bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, and cinnamon.
2. Step 2Slice top off of each apple then use a melon baller (or a teaspoon) to scoop out core. Using a paring knife, make two circular cuts in apple. Place apple cut side down on a cutting board and slice crosswise, being careful not to cut through the core.
3. Step 3Fill each apple with two caramel squares, then brush melted butter mixture on top. Place cut apples in basket of air fryer. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Step 4Serve warm with ice cream and drizzle with caramel.