Description
These Chewy Spiced Apple Blondies are a delightful twist on classic blondies, infused with warm spices and packed with fresh diced apples. They offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a chewy texture and optional crunchy nuts, ideal for a cozy dessert or snack during fall or any time you crave a fruity, spiced treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and well-blended, creating a rich, sweet base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined, ensuring a smooth and homogeneous batter.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until evenly combined to distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the blondies tender and chewy.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples and optional chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the blondies are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares for serving, which helps them set and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier bite or sweeter varieties like Fuji for more sweetness.
- Optional nuts add a nice crunch; feel free to omit for a nut-free dessert.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheat gently in a microwave for a warm, gooey treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
