Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Apple Blondies, a perfect dessert that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with tender chunks of fresh apple. These soft, chewy bars are not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. Whether you enjoy them as is, drizzled with caramel sauce, or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these blondies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this easy recipe and treat yourself or your loved ones to a deliciously sweet moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 apple
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and chop the apple into small chunks; toss with cinnamon.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, additional cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; add egg and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in apple chunks.
- Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (44g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 51mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: For added texture, incorporate nuts like walnuts or pecans. Experiment with spices by adding ginger or cloves for a unique flavor twist.