Description
Indulgent Brown Butter Apple Blondies showcase fall’s warmest flavors in a delectable dessert. Caramelized butter and sweet apples merge into a rich, irresistible treat you’ll crave with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1 cup fresh apples (peeled and chopped)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling continuously until it transforms into a rich golden-brown color with a nutty fragrance. Allow the browned butter to cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cooled browned butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, stirring until the texture becomes smooth and uniform.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Carefully incorporate diced apples into the blondie batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Prepare a baking pan by lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even layer.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and let the blondies cool completely at room temperature before slicing into individual squares.
Notes
- Choose firmer apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent excess moisture and maintain blondie structure.
- Brown butter carefully to develop rich, nutty flavor without burning; watch color and smell closely during browning process.
- Dice apples into small, uniform chunks to ensure even distribution and prevent soggy texture in blondies.
- Consider adding toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and complementary autumn flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg