Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Apple Blondies featuring tart Granny Smith apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla in a rich buttery batter, perfect as a dessert or snack, with optional crunchy walnuts for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars & Spices
- 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar (divided: 1 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus 1/2 teaspoon for topping)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Leavening & Flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Produce & Nuts
- 3 cups apples, diced (preferably tart baking apple like Granny Smith)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
- Prepare Pan: Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, packed brown sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix thoroughly. The batter will be thick at this stage, which is expected.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and optional chopped walnuts. The batter will start to thin, resembling brownie batter consistency.
- Transfer to Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9 x 13 pan, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon white sugar with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the blondies have set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve alone or with a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and nutty flavor; pecans can be substituted.
- Do not overbake; the blondies should be moist and chewy, not dry.
- Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complements the warm cinnamon and apple flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 16 pieces)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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