Description
Brown butter apple blondies blend autumn’s warmth with rich, nutty caramel notes. Sweet apples and golden blondies create a delightful dessert that invites you to savor each comforting, homemade bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large apple
Fruits and Spices:
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create brown butter by heating butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it transforms to a rich golden hue with a fragrant, nutty aroma. Allow to cool momentarily.
- Combine the browned butter with brown sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a uniform batter forms.
- Gently fold diced apples and chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Brown the butter carefully, watching closely to achieve a golden color without burning, which adds a rich, nutty flavor to the blondies.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the dessert.
- Toast the walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their natural flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the blondies.
- Try gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring the same delectable texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg