Description
These Apple Cinnamon Blondies are a blend of irresistible flavors with tender apples and warm spices. Quick to prepare and a treat for any occasion, they deliver homemade comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peeled cored and chopped apples (½” pieces)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cups dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a frying pan over medium heat, combine the chopped apples, dark brown sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8” pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing for overhangs to facilitate easy removal later.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, packed dark brown sugar, room temperature egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, gently folding them with a rubber spatula until nearly all the flour is incorporated. Then, fold in the cooled apples and their juices.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Avoid overbaking!
- Let the blondies cool completely on a wire rack before applying the icing.
Notes
Using freshly chopped apples will enhance the flavor and texture. For variation, try adding nuts or raisins.
Ensure not to overbake the blondies to keep them moist and soft.
For the icing, combine powdered sugar with a bit of milk and vanilla to drizzle over the cooled blondies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg