The Best Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies Recipe

Jessica Kostka — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:10:15 +0000

Let’s celebrate Fall with these Apple Pie Blondies.

You’ll find all of the flavours of an apple pie with cinnamon, apples, brown sugar and butter.

You can make this recipe in just one bowl and they bake in under 30 minutes so it’s the perfect fall treat!

I seriously think these apple blondies are one of my BEST Fall desserts. They are soft, chewy and buttery and they have the perfect amount of cinnamon-spice; these apple blondie bars are truly a favorite recipe of mine during this season.

I love baking with apples in the Fall, especially apple recipes like these muffins or this divine cake. If you’re a fan of apple desserts in the Fall season but don’t want to spend time making a pie or cake, you should definitely make these Apple Pie Blondies.

Why you’ll love this apple recipe

This apple blondies recipe bakes in under 30 minutes!
It’s packed with fall flavors like warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg and sweet apples.
They make the most perfect fall dessert because they’re packed with fall flavours and so easy to make!
You don’t need an electric mixer for this recipe, everything is made in just one bowl.
These blondies are made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry and fridge!

These are truly one of the easiest Fall desserts to make when you’re craving something cozy! Pair with a warm drink and call it a day.

Ingredients needed to make apple blondies

Unsalted Butter: The base of this apple blondie recipe; every delicious blondie recipe starts with melted butter!

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar offers a more molasses-type flavour than regular sugar.

Egg: One egg is all you need to keep this blondie batter together.

Vanilla:

Vanilla extract complements the other spices for the perfect apple pie flavour.

Flour: All purpose flour is all you need to bring this batter together. See my notes below for how to make these gluten-free.

Baking Powder: Makes sure to give these blondies the rise they need.

Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg are quintessential apple pie flavours so they’re a must for this recipe!

Salt: Since we’re using unsalted butter, we add salt so we can control how much goes in the recipe. It’s a must to help balance out the rest of the sweeter apple pie flavours.

Apples: The star of the show, fresh apples are a must for this recipe! I like to use Gala apples in this recipe as they have a litle bit of sweetness but are more tender apples so they bake nicely in these blondies.

Step by step process to make apple pie blondies

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, an egg and vanilla extract to form a deliciously caramel mixture.
Next add the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt) into the wet ingredients.
Using a spoon or spatula, stir all of the ingredients together until combined. You’ll have a delicious dough that’s fairly thick.
Then, you’ll fold in the chopped apples; add the dough to a parchment paper lined square baking pan and bake in a preheated oven

Expert tips for making this apple blondie recipe

Top these apple bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect dessert!
Don’t overmix the batter; you want to mix the blonde batter until just combined. This helps to keep the finished blondie tender and chewy when baked.
When baking, you want to take these blondies out of the oven when they’re just golden around the edges and slightly underbaked in the middle. While the apple pie blondies cool in the pan, they’ll continue to bake which allows for the best soft and chewy treat.

FAQ

What is the best apple to use for baking?
When using apples in baking recipes, you want a firm enough apple that holds it shape while cooking. Here’s a few baking apples which I like to use in recipes:

Granny Smith apples
Gala apples **I used Gala apples for these apple pie blondies**
Honeycrisp apples
Ambroisia apples
Pink Lady apple

Can I make this recipe gluten-free using gluten-free flour?
I would suggest substituting the flour in the recipe with a 1:1 gluten free baking flour to make this recipe gluten-free.

Should I adjust the baking time if I use a 9×9 pan instead of a 8×8 square pan?
YES! If using a 9×9 baking pan, blondies will not take as long to bake. Start checking doneness around 20-22 minutes of cooking time.

Storage for these apple pie blondies

Store leftover blondies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

More apple recipes to love from the blog:

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Savoury Apple Cheddar Tart

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing