Caramel Apple Blondies Recipe
There’s nothing like Caramel Apple Blondies packed with apple chunks, caramel chips, and warm spices. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Servings: 12 blondies
Calories: 478kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 12 tbsp. 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 cup caramel chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Line a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the apples. Heat for 1 minute on half power. Squeeze excess liquid out. Toss in cornstarch and spices. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the butter. Melt on half power for 1-2 minutes or until almost melted. Whisk to completely melt.
- Add sugars, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat mixture by hand for 30 seconds. Let the batter rest for 30 seconds, then beat again for 30 seconds.
- Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Using a rubber spatula, mix until combined. Fold in caramel chips and prepared apples. Sprinkle the top with additional coarse sea salt if desired.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Using the spatula, spread the dough into an even layer.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cookie bars are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
-Hershey's Kitchens makes sea salt caramel chips.
-If you prefer less detectable apple pieces, grate the apple using the large holes on the grater, squeeze all excess liquid out, then roughly chop. Add the cornstarch and spices as directed.
STORE Caramel Blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, FREEZE the blondies for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw if frozen, then warm in a 325°F (165°C) oven for 10-15 minutes, or microwave individual pieces for about 20 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
