Description
Deliciously moist Apple Blondies packed with tender apple pieces, warm spices, and a rich buttery sweetness. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, these blondies combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh apples baked to perfection in a thick, chewy batter.
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
Fruit
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch squares (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350° F and line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the blondies.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with the light brown sugar until well blended and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender; it’s fine if some flour pockets remain.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
- Bake: Pour 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.
- Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Prefer Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best texture and flavor retention while baking.
- When mixing in the flour, do not overmix; small pockets of flour are okay as they disappear after folding in apples.
- Store baked blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/16 of batch)
- 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
