These soft and chewy Apple Blondies are packed with warm spices, sweet apples, and rich browned butter. Think of them as a cozy cross between a brownie and apple cake—perfect for an after-school treats or a simple family dessert.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Blondies:
These Apple Blondies are a deliciously humble little treat. The browned butter adds a deep, nutty richness while the apples keep each bite moist and tender. With simple pantry ingredients and easy steps, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again!
- Soft and chewy texture
- Warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavor
- Rich brown butter depth
- Easy one-pan dessert
- Perfect for sharing
They’re simple, comforting, and full of classic apple flavor.
Tips for Perfect Apple Blondies:
- Don’t overmix—this keeps the blondies soft and tender.
- Cut apples into small, even pieces for consistent texture.
- Use room temperature egg for better mixing.
- Let blondies cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
Easy Variations & Add-Ins:
Add Crunch
- chopped walnuts or pecans
Make It Extra Cozy
- add a pinch of cloves or allspice
Drizzle It
- top with a simple vanilla glaze or caramel drizzle
Add Texture
- mix in white chocolate chips
Best Apples to Use:
Choose apples that hold their shape when baking:
- Honeycrisp
- Granny Smith
- Fuji
A mix of sweet and tart apples works especially well.
Storage Tips:
Room Temperature:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator:
Store up to 5 days.
Freezer:
Freeze for up to 2 months.
More Apple Recipe Ideas:
- Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
- Spiced Apple Twist Bread
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Bar
- Healthy Apple Muffins
- Caramel Apple Cake
- Apple Carrot Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting
Apple Blondies
These chewy Apple Blondies are packed with warm spices, sweet apples and browned butter— it's a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 large large egg room temperature
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until it foams, turns golden brown, and smells nutty– about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together browned butter and brown sugar for about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- Spread thick batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
