Apple Blondies
Deliciously moist and chewy apple blondies made with brown sugar and fresh apples, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large apple Peeled, cored, and diced.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For tossing with apples.
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Sifted, approximately 141 grams.
- 1/2 teaspoon additional cinnamon For the batter.
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Approximately 112 grams.
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar Packed, approximately 156 grams.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang around the sides.
- Peel and core the apple. Slice it into small chunks, yielding about 3/4 to 1 cup of diced apple. Toss the diced apple with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, the additional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until no lumps or streaks of flour remain.
- Gently fold the cinnamon apples into the batter.
Baking
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes, until the top looks set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for about a week.