Description
These chewy and buttery apple brownies are the perfect blend of warm spices, tart apples, and a soft blondie base. A fall-inspired dessert bar made with simple pantry ingredients—ideal for holidays, brunches, or a cozy treat anytime. Keywords: apple brownies, chewy apple blondies, apple dessert bars.
Ingredients
2 cups diced apples (peeled, tart variety like Granny Smith)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
7. Fold in diced apples gently with a spatula.
8. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best texture, use firm, tart apples that hold shape during baking.
Don’t overmix the batter—fold gently after adding dry ingredients.
Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg