Description
Warm brown butter apple blondies bring autumn’s sweet comfort to your dessert table. Delicate spices and caramelized apples meld into a rich, golden treat that invites you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (240 grams) diced apples (peeled)
Sugars:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create brown butter by heating in a skillet until it transforms into a rich, amber color with a nutty aroma, then allow to cool slightly.
- Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the cooled brown butter in a mixing bowl, whisking until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually add flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt, stirring until a consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold fresh diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the blondies cool completely in the baking dish for at least 1 hour before cutting into square portions.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the classic blondie recipe, creating a more complex and sophisticated taste profile.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the blondies.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same tender crumb and structure.
- Enhance the warmth of the spices by toasting ground cinnamon and nutmeg briefly in a dry pan before adding to the batter, intensifying their aromatic qualities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg