Apple Blondies
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Apple Blondies
Description
This recipe mixes all-purpose flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to provide a spiced base. Melted butter is combined with packed light brown sugar, then an egg and vanilla extract add moisture and flavor. The dry ingredients are folded in carefully to avoid overmixing, which maintains a delicate texture.
Chopped peeled and cored apples are folded into the batter, distributing fruit throughout. The batter is thick and dense, poured into a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan, then baked at 350°F for 25 to 28 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, ensuring the blondies are cooked through with a soft crumb.
The baked blondies balance sweet, spicy, and fruity notes, and the apple pieces remain tender but intact. They can be sliced and served as a snack, dessert, or breakfast treat. They store well at room temperature for several days in an airtight container.
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
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled (1 stick or 113 g, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed (200 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg room temperature, large
- 2 apple peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch squares, medium
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined (careful not to overmix). Fold in chopped apples.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking pan (the batter will be a little thick). Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are preferred for baking as they maintain texture and flavor.
- When mixing the flour, some pockets may remain, which will integrate once the apples are folded in.
- Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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