Description
A simple, 5-ingredient dessert that is moist, chewy, and ready in just 20 minutes. These blondies use apple butter for natural moisture and spiced flavor, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (150g) apple butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Let it cool for a minute.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar vigorously for about 1 minute until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the apple butter until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold in with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to ensure a chewy texture rather than a cakey one. The blondies continue to cook in the hot pan after removal, so pull them when the center still has a slight jiggle. They taste better the next day as flavors meld. For a fancy touch, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: apple butter blondies, easy dessert, 5 ingredient recipe, weeknight baking, chewy bars, fall dessert, gluten-free option