Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves 10-12 servings
Ingredients
Recipe provided by @samanttha_chen
Spiced Apple Blondies:
- 2/3 cup Crisco®️ Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands®️ Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup apple butter
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Clabber Girl®️ Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Clabber Girl®️ Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands®️ Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands®️ Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Maple Apple Topping:
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands®️ Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Maple Grove Farms®️ Pure Maple Syrup
- Optional: Vanilla Ice cream
- Optional: Salted Caramel sauce
Directions
Spiced Apple Blondies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Skillet: Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the Crisco®️ Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening and milk. Microwave in 30-second increments until the shortening is melted.
- Add the brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and apple butter.
- Gently fold the chopped Honeycrisp apples into the wet mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine and Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake in Skillet: Pour the batter into the prepared cast iron skillet and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden and crisp.
- Cool in Skillet: Allow the blondies to cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before serving.
Maple Apple Topping
- Cook the Apples: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped Honeycrisp apple with cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon the warm apple topping over the blondies while still in the skillet.
- Optional: Serve with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent dessert.
HELPFUL TIPS
These Spiced Apple Blondies are made in a cast iron skillet for a rustic, rich flavor and crispy edges that contrast with the soft, chewy center. Infused with warm spices, juicy apples, and rich apple butter, this dessert brings the perfect fall vibes. Topped with a cinnamon apple mixture and drizzled with maple syrup, these blondies are sure to satisfy your seasonal cravings. Serve them with a scoop of ice cream or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat!
