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Brown Butter Apple Blondies

Brown Butter Apple Blondies – Your Cozy Fall Indulgence

Enjoy these Brown Butter Apple Blondies, a cozy fall dessert featuring apples and a sweet cinnamon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Enhances flavor depth
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth to flavor
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps achieve perfect rise
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 medium Apples Can substitute with pears
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Captures the essence of fall
For the Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons Whole Milk Adjust for glaze consistency
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Classic cinnamon flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract Rounds out glaze flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix Sugars: Combine browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Crack in eggs and add vanilla extract. Whisk for about 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, folding gently.
  5. Incorporate Apples & Cinnamon: Peel and dice apples, and fold into the batter with cinnamon.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish, pour in batter and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Cool & Glaze: Let cool for 15-20 minutes and prepare the glaze. Drizzle over blondies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Be sure to cool the blondies before glazing to keep the top intact. They can also be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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