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Cozy Brown Butter Apple Blondies Recipe with Easy Caramel Drizzle

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These cozy brown butter apple blondies feature a nutty depth from browned butter, tender apple chunks, and a luscious caramel drizzle, perfect for fall or anytime comfort dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned until fragrant
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • Caramel sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir continuously as it foams and then starts to brown with little brown specks and a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Slowly pour the cooled brown butter into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
  4. Prepare dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add the apples: Fold in the diced apples evenly, coating them well in the batter to prevent sinking.
  7. Bake: Pour batter into a greased 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool: Let blondies cool completely on a wire rack before adding caramel drizzle.
  9. Make the caramel drizzle: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  10. Drizzle and serve: Spoon caramel over blondies, slice into squares, and enjoy.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the butter when browning to avoid burning; the nutty aroma is your cue to remove it from heat. Fold apples gently to maintain a light texture and prevent dense blondies. Cool blondies completely before drizzling caramel to avoid melting. For a thinner caramel drizzle, add a splash more cream. If apples are very juicy, pat dry before folding in to prevent sogginess.

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