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Brown Butter Apple Blondies

Irresistible Brown Butter Apple Blondies for Cozy Fall Evenings

These Brown Butter Apple Blondies are a delightful autumn dessert combining nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and tart apples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned until golden with a nutty aroma
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Pack tightly when measuring
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature for better mixing
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with almond or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Use fresh for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Fruity Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Apples Opt for tart varieties, use fresh for best texture
For the Nutty Crunch
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Toast over medium-low heat to avoid burning

Equipment

  • Light-colored saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Combine browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix until smooth, then add eggs and blend until creamy.
  3. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped apples and toasted pecans into the batter.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a lined baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Cool the blondies in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into slices for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy warm with a cup of tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat.

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