Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crunch Blondies (Print Version)
Chewy bars filled with apple, cinnamon, and caramelized crunch. Ideal for satisfying autumn dessert cravings.
# Components:
→ Blondie Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
02 - 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
09 - 1 cup peeled and diced firm apple, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
10 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for serving
→ Cinnamon Crunch Topping
11 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until clumps form; set aside.
03 - Whisk together melted butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fully blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
05 - Gently fold in diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spread half the blondie batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle with half the caramel sauce. Add the remaining batter, top with the rest of the caramel sauce, and swirl lightly with a knife.
07 - Evenly distribute the reserved cinnamon crunch topping over the surface.
08 - Bake for 33 to 37 minutes, or until the center feels set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
09 - Cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce prior to serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Packed with comforting autumn flavors and textures
- Easy to make in one pan for convenient serving
02 -
- Contains wheat, eggs, and dairy: always check caramel sauce labels for allergens
- Chopped toasted nuts can add extra crunch and flavor
03 -
- For clean cut squares, cool blondies fully before removing from pan
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert pairing