Apple Blondies with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Recipe
Delightfully moist and flavorful Apple Blondies packed with tender apple pieces and warm spices, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack. These blondies combine the sweetness of brown and granulated sugar with the fruity freshness of diced apples, all baked to a golden perfection and best served warm, optionally topped with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 blondies (depending on cut size)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until everything is thoroughly incorporated and you achieve a uniform batter.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing it into a flat layer for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep the blondies moist.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares. For serving, optionally drizzle warm caramel sauce over the top or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- For best results, use crisp and tart apple varieties like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled before mixing to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Do not overbake; blondies should be moist and slightly fudgy rather than dry.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These blondies freeze well – wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
