Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Blondies, a perfect balance of tender cake and fruity apple chunks. Made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with brown sugar, these blondies offer a cozy treat ideal for autumn or any time you crave a comforting dessert. Easy to prepare and bake, they feature fresh diced apples for a naturally sweet and juicy twist on a classic blondie.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups 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
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch squares
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with the light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, about 2 minutes. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s fine if small pockets of flour remain as these will disappear once the apples are folded in.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without crushing them, to keep the texture in your blondies.
- Transfer to Pan and Bake: Spoon the thick batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the blondies are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. Serve as a delicious snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples as they hold their texture and flavor well when baked.
- When mixing the flour into the wet ingredients, some pockets of flour may remain – this is normal and they will disappear when you fold in the apples.
- Store the 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
