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Cozy Caramel Apple Blondies Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Gooey Caramel Swirls

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These cozy caramel apple blondies feature a soft, buttery base with tart apple pieces and luscious caramel swirls, making a warm, comforting dessert perfect for busy days or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¾ cup (about 200g) caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Toss the diced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Set aside to macerate.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Gently fold the prepared apple mixture into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the pieces.
  6. Spread the blondie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top gently.
  7. Warm the caramel sauce slightly if very thick (about 10 seconds in the microwave). Dollop spoonfuls of caramel over the batter surface. Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl the caramel through the batter carefully to create ribbons.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and set but the center remains soft and slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set.
  10. Slice into squares using the parchment overhang or a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Warm the caramel sauce slightly before swirling to prevent it from sinking. Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies tender. Let blondies cool completely before slicing to avoid sticky messes. Use firm apples to prevent mushy texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free caramel sauce.

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