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Apple Cinnamon Blondies Recipe

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Deliciously soft and chewy Apple Blondies featuring warm cinnamon-spiced apples baked into a buttery brown sugar batter. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, these blondies combine the flavors of fall with a tender cake-like texture, yielding nine large squares that satisfy every sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced into small chunks (about 3/4 to 1 cup)

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided as 1/2 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (141 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), melted
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (156 grams), packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat 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 you prefer.
  2. Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apple, then slice it into small chunks, aiming for about 3/4 to 1 cup. Toss the apple slices with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to evenly coat them. Set aside, but be careful not to exceed 1 cup of chopped apple.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar together until thoroughly combined with no visible pools of butter. Then whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Mix Batter: Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet butter mixture. Stir gently until there are no lumps or streaks of flour remaining, forming a smooth batter.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the cinnamon-coated apple chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer using a spatula.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the top appears set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Cool and Slice: 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 before slicing into 9 large squares. If the pan was greased, slice the blondies directly in the pan.

Notes

  • Do not use more than 1 cup of chopped apple to maintain the right batter consistency.
  • Ensure the melted butter and brown sugar are well combined to prevent greasy blondies.
  • Using parchment paper helps with easy removal and clean slicing.
  • Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; check doneness with a toothpick test starting at 22 minutes.
  • Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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