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Baked Bloomin Apples

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Baked bloomin’ apples are a cozy, easy fall dessert featuring tender apple ‘petals’ filled with gooey brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, then baked until caramelized and golden. This fuss-free treat is perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings and can be customized with nuts, oats, or dried fruit.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith, about 7 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or salted butter, omit extra salt)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats (optional, use gluten-free if needed)
  • Pinch of salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling (optional, after baking)
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and dry apples. Slice off the top 1/4 inch of each apple. Core the apples with a melon baller or small spoon, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
  3. Place each apple cut-side up. Starting about 1/2 inch from the center, make 8 vertical cuts around each apple, slicing down to about 1/2 inch from the base so the apple holds together.
  4. Brush cut surfaces with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined. Add nuts, oats, and dried fruit if using.
  6. Place apples in a baking dish. Spoon the filling into the center and between each petal. Brush any extra melted butter over the tops.
  7. Tent the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes, basting once with pan juices, until apples are tender and tops are bubbling and golden.
  9. Let apples cool for 5 minutes. Spoon over pan juices and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best results. For gluten-free, use GF oats or omit them. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Add nuts, oats, or dried fruit as desired. Baste apples with pan juices halfway through baking for extra flavor. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Prep apples up to a day ahead and bake just before serving.

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