Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Brown Butter Apple Blondies are a delightful autumn treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. These chewy, rich blondies blend the nutty flavor of brown butter with tender chunks of sweet apples, creating a dessert that’s perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Simple to make and sure to impress, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and nutty (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with both sugars; beat until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in diced apples and transfer batter to the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg