Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Bloomin’ Baked Apples, a dessert that encapsulates nostalgia and sweetness. This delightful treat features tender apples filled with a heavenly blend of spices, brown sugar, and nuts, all baked to perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these baked apples are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Core the apples, making sure not to cut through the bottom.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, and a pinch of salt; mix well.
- Stuff each cored apple generously with the filling mixture.
- Place stuffed apples upright in a baking dish and top each with a small pat of butter. Pour half an inch of water into the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender but still holding shape.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm with optional vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (180g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg