Description
Irresistible brown butter apple blondies combine nutty caramel notes with tender autumn apples. Warm spices and rich brown butter create a comforting dessert perfect for gathering around with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup diced apples
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create nutty brown butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling constantly until golden and fragrant, then allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine the cooled brown butter with brown and granulated sugars in a mixing bowl, whisking until well integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully fold diced apples into the batter, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 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 in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich, nutty flavor profiles.
- Ensure apples are diced uniformly to guarantee even baking and consistent texture throughout the blondies.
- Brown butter technique requires careful attention – watch closely to prevent burning and achieve golden, nutty notes without scorching.
- Consider reducing sugar by 2-3 tablespoons if using sweeter apple varieties like Fuji or Gala to balance overall sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg