If you’re craving something cozy, sweet, and ridiculously easy to make, these caramel apple blondies are exactly what you need. They’re soft, buttery, packed with warm cinnamon apples, and finished with a drizzle of gooey caramel that takes them straight over the top.
These rich, sweet, soft blondies taste like fall in a baked square, but they’re so good you’ll want to make them all year long.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, chewy texture with crisp edges
- Perfect balance of apple, cinnamon, and caramel
- Super easy
- Great for holidays, bake sales, or weeknight desserts
- Freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full list of ingredients and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Granny Smith Apple: This is the star! It adds fresh, slightly tart flavor and soft bites that balance all the sweetness.
- Butter: Adds richness and keeps the bars soft and moist.
- Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: They add sweetness and texture. Brown sugar adds moisture and a caramel-like flavor.
- Cinnamon: Adds that warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the apples.
- Caramel Sauce: The finishing touch! It adds extra sweetness and that rich, buttery caramel flavor that takes it over the top.
Variations
- Add Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Salted Caramel Apple Blondies: Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
- Use Pears: Swap the apple for a pear for a tasty variation.
How to Make Caramel Apple Blondies
Step 1: Whisk melted butter and both sugars. Then, whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
Step 2: Whisk the dry ingredients and mix them into the wet ingredients until just combined. Mix in the diced apple.
Step 3: Spoon the batter into a prepared 8×8 brownie tin or glass pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Cool the brownies, slice, and enjoy them topped with caramel drizzle and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Expert Tips
- Toss your diced apple with lemon juice after dicing to avoid browning.
- Mix the batter until just combined for the best brownie texture. Lumpy batter is okay!
- Cool the brownies before slicing for clean cuts and smooth edges.
- Spray your pan evenly with nonstick spray, but don’t use so much that it pools.
- Store your brownies with a slice of white bread. The moisture keeps the brownies from drying out!
Caramel Apple Blondies FAQs
Yes! These blondies are perfect for making ahead and often taste even better the next day as the flavors settle.
Granny Smith apples are ideal because their tartness balances the sweetness of the blondies and caramel. However, Honeycrisp or Fuji apples can also work if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Absolutely! Wrap them tightly or store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Yes! Store-bought caramel sauce works perfectly and keeps the recipe quick and easy.
Add a slice of white bread to the container. The moisture from the bread will keep the brownies from drying out.
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Caramel Apple Blondies
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- ⅓ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Peel, core, and dice apple into small pieces.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, heat the butter in the microwave until melted.
- Add the brown sugar and sugar to the bowl and whisk until the large clumps have dissipated.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Stir in flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. The batter will be slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
- Add the diced apple and mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into the prepared brownie tin, or an 8×8 glass pan.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until golden on the edges and the center is set or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Toss your apples with lemon juice after dicing to avoid browning.
- Mix the batter until just combined for the best brownie texture. Lumpy batter is okay!
- Cool the brownies before slicing for clean cuts and smooth edges.
- Spray your pan evenly with nonstick spray, but don’t use so much that it pools.
- Store your brownies with a slice of white bread. The moisture keeps the brownies from drying out!
The Caramel Apple Blondies recipe sounds delicious, but the recipe states one apple but the directions refer to “apples: how mnay appled should be used?
It’s a mix up. You only need one apple. They’ve fixed it!
I love any thing apple! These caramel apple blondies are fantastic! The kiddos truly enjoyed them. It was a hit!