Cinnamon Apple Blondies – Soft, Chewy & Filled with Spices Recipe
These Apple Blondies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm apple spice flavors, enhanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. They offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, these blondies are best enjoyed fresh with a drizzle of caramel sauce or your favorite topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 large squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 apple (peeled, cored, and sliced into small chunks, about 3/4 to 1 cup)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (141 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (112 grams)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (156 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal, or lightly grease the pan if preferred.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apple into small chunks to yield about 3/4 to 1 cup. Toss the sliced apples with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and set aside. Be careful not to use more than 1 cup of chopped apple to maintain the batter consistency.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, the additional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until the mixture is uniform and free of visible pools of melted butter.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Whisk the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until there are no lumps or streaks of flour, creating a smooth batter.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the cinnamon-coated apple chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer to Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top into an even layer using a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan. If you used parchment paper, lift the blondies out using the overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into 9 large squares and enjoy, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Do not use more than 1 cup of chopped apple to avoid overly wet batter.
- Alternative topping options include powdered sugar, a caramel drizzle, or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Ensure melted butter is not hot when mixing with sugar to prevent cooking the egg prematurely.
- Storage: Keep blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of equal measure.
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