Description
These Apple Blondies are a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert bar combining warm spices and tender apple chunks in a buttery, brown sugar base. Perfect for cozy fall baking, they offer a sweet and spicy treat that’s easy to make and ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (142 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled (1 stick or 113 g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed (200 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg room temperature
Produce
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch squares
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled unsalted butter with light brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until combined—it’s important not to overmix to keep the blondies tender. It’s okay if a few pockets of flour remain at this stage.
- Add apples: Carefully fold in the peeled, cored, and diced apples, mixing them evenly into the batter. The apple pieces add moisture and texture to the blondies.
- Transfer and bake: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples; they maintain their texture and flavor during baking.
- When mixing the flour, it’s fine if some flour pockets remain—they will disappear when the apples are incorporated.
- Store these blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
