5 from 60 votes
Apple Blondies
Apple Blondies are sweet bars combining spiced batter with chopped apples, baked into a moist, tender treat infused with cinnamon and nutmeg. The inclusion of diced apples adds fresh fruit texture and subtle tartness balanced by brown sugar and butter sweetness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
16
squares
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% 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.