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Brown Butter Maple Apple Blondies Recipe

Brown Butter Maple Apple Blondies Recipe

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  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A preferred)
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brown the Butter
    Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally. The butter will foam and then develop little brown bits at the bottom. Once it smells nutty and looks golden brown, remove it from the heat immediately and pour it into a large mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Oven and Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later. Lightly grease the parchment with cooking spray.
  3. Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
    Add the brown sugar and maple syrup to the bowl with the browned butter. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, whisking again until the batter looks shiny and well-combined.
  4. Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix, as this can make the blondies tough.
  5. Step 5: Fold in Apples
    Gently fold in the diced apples and the chopped nuts if you are using them. Ensure the apples are evenly distributed throughout the thick batter.
  6. Step 6: Bake the Blondies
    Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with your spatula. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
  7. Step 7: Cooling
    Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack. This is crucial as the blondies continue to set while they cool. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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