Say hello to the Bloomin’ Apple—a sweet fall spin on the classic restaurant favorite. This fun, interactive dessert transforms a Honeycrisp apple into a show-stopping treat that’s “soooo good and flavorful!” according to our recipe testers.
Unlike the Bloomin’ Onion, this dish isn’t deep-fried. Instead, we brush each apple petal with buttery apple pie spice, then bake them until they’re perfectly tender and syrupy-sweet. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as easy as it is impressive.
Ingredients
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4 large (9 ounce) Honeycrisp apples
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice blend
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8 medium soft caramel squares (such as Werther's)
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vanilla ice cream
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caramel sauce
Directions
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Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Slice off the top 1/2-inch of each apple. Using an apple corer, a melon baller, or a teaspoon, remove core, starting at the top of each apple and stopping about 1 inch from the bottom of the apple.
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Using a paring knife or a round cookie cutter, cut 2 concentric circles 1/4-inch apart outward from core, cutting as deep as possible without cutting all the way through bottom of apple.
![Hands using a round cookie cutter to cut into apples on a wooden cutting board]()
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Working from the top of the apple, cut vertically into 8 equal slices, leaving apple intact 1/2-inch from bottom.
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In a small bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, and apple pie spice until well combined. Set aside.
![Butter, brown sugar, and apple pie spice mixture in a glass bowl with a whisk]()
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Place apples in an 8-inch square baking dish. Fill each apple with two caramel squares. Brush butter mixture evenly over the tops of each apple. Pour boiling water around the apples to a depth of 1/4-inch in the bottom of the dish. Cover with foil.
![Apples with brown sugar mixture on top in a glass baking dish]()
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake, uncovered, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender when pierced with a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Allow apples to cool for 10 minutes. Using your hands, gently spread apple “petals” apart. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
![Bloomin’ Apples with scoops of ice cream and caramel on blue plates next to a cup]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 745 | Calories |
| 41g | Fat |
| 97g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 745 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 41g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 25g | 127% |
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium 241mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 77g | |
| Protein 5g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium 129mg | 10% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 474mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
