Bloomin’ Apples

Bloomin’ Apples

perfect Thanksgiving dessert

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (28 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

243
calories
12g
fat
37,2g
carbohydrates
0,8g
protein
31mg
cholesterol
88mg
sodium
Bloomin’ Apples

Recipe Description

These Bloomin’ Apples are another one of my new Thanksgiving recipes. They are super delicious and they look fantastic too! I adore the flavor combination in this dessert – caramel, apples, cinnamon, and melted butter combine to make a perfect post-dinner dish! My top tip to stop your apples from turning brown, squeeze lemon juice all over the cut side to prevent browning. 

To make these apples for Thanksgiving dessert, start by mixing melted butter with sugars and ground cinnamon. Slice the top off of each apple then scoop out the core using a melon baller or teaspoon. Make two circular cuts in each apple and place them in a small baking dish. Stuff two caramel squares into the center of each apple. Brush melted cinnamon butter mixture on top and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until the apples are tender. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

To make Bloomin’ Apples, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Bloomin’ Apples

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking dish

    5 min
    Step 1 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Mix butter, sugar and cinnamon

    2 min
    Step 2 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Whisk 4 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and ½ a teaspoon of ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Prepare apples

    4 min
    Step 3 - Bloomin’ ApplesStep 3 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Use a knife to slice the top off each of the apples. Scoop out the core from each apple using a melon baller or a teaspoon. Make two circular cuts in each apple using a paring knife. Place the apples cut side down on a cutting board and slice each one crosswise but be careful you do not cut through the core.

  4. 4

    Place apples in baking dish.

    2 min
    Step 4 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Place the cut apples in a small baking dish.

  5. 5

    Add caramel squares to the center of the apples

    2 min
    Step 5 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Stuff two caramel squares into the center of each apple and brush the top with the melted butter mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 6 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Bake the apples in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Bloomin’ Apples

    Serve the baked apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

These Bloomin' Apples are sweet, tender, warm and delicious. The perfect Thanksgiving dessert! Try it soon and tag your baking posts with #cookmerecipes if you make this.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Katy
May 2, 2025
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So easy, so tasty

Wendy
April 8, 2025
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I tried making Bloomin' Apples for Thanksgiving and they turned out amazing! My kids loved helping to prepare them, and the smell of cinnamon filled the house. The caramel made it extra special, and they looked great on the table.

Daisy
February 16, 2025
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Amazing! I made these Bloomin' Apples for Thanksgiving, and my family couldn't stop talking about them! The sweet caramel and spices filled the house with the most delicious scent. I even squeezed lemon juice on to keep them bright and fresh. A definite new holiday favorite.

Amy
December 31, 2024
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Superb! Made these Bloomin' Apples for Thanksgiving and my kids couldn't stop raving about them. The caramel melted beautifully and filled the house with that heavenly aroma. They were so easy to make, and a hit with everyone! Can’t wait to make them again next year!

Mikey
November 15, 2024
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Yum!

Will
September 24, 2024
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Delicious, easy treat!

Victoria Smith
June 26, 2024
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Superb! Made these for Friendsgiving and everyone loved them. The blend of flavors was incredible, and they looked so pretty on the table. Perfect ending to our meal!

Xandra Phillips
May 24, 2024
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Absolutely delicious apples!

Claire Johnson
March 19, 2024
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I made these Bloomin' Apples for Thanksgiving, and they were a hit! My kids loved helping scoop and stuff the apples. They turned out beautiful and tasted so good with the ice cream! Definitely adding them to our holiday traditions!

Steve
March 3, 2024
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Delicious! I made these for Thanksgiving and my kids couldn't get enough. They loved helping me stuff the apples with caramel. A new family tradition is born! Can't wait to make them again.

Linda Adams
February 24, 2024
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Superb! I made these Bloomin' Apples for Thanksgiving, and they were a hit! Everyone loved the warm caramel and cinnamon flavors. Plus, they looked stunning on the dessert table. I can’t wait to make them again!

Chloe Williams
November 30, 2023
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These Bloomin' Apples were a hit at our Thanksgiving! Simple and delicious, my family loved them.

Walter
November 1, 2023
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Super easy dessert

Gwendolyn Parker
October 23, 2023
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These Bloomin' Apples are a hit! Made 'em for Thanksgiving, everyone went nuts! So delish!

Sunny
October 5, 2023
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Delicious! Made these for my friends and they loved them at Thanksgiving dinner!

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