Description
Baked Bloomin’ Apples are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of tender, juicy apples with a warm, cinnamon-spiced aroma. Each bite reveals a soft, buttery texture, perfectly complemented by a crunchy topping that adds a satisfying contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples, making sure to leave the bottom intact.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and chopped nuts until crumbly.
- Stuff the mixture into the cored apples, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour a little water at the bottom to create steam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the apples and stuffing a day in advance; just store them separately in the fridge.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free oats and flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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