Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite season. Honestly, I just love the cooler weather. Down here in the South, it’s quite a welcome relief! But there’s more, too. The leaves begin to turn, our sleeves get a bit longer, and roadside stands begin displaying the colors of the season in brightly colored gourds and pumpkins.
And while we really have most varieties of apples year-round now, apples and fall just seem to go hand-in-hand. From Granny Smith to Honeycrisp to Fuji to EverCrisp to Jazz to Pink Lady… I love them all!
So it’s the perfect time to share some delicious fall recipes. That’s where these Brown Sugar Apple Blondies come in. These are the perfect fall treat.
If you’ve made my Pecan Chewies, this has all the flavor of those, but with delicious bites of apple. They are absolutely incredible. For this particular recipe, I used Granny Smiths, but most apple varieties will work. I’d just recommend one that’s tart and rather firm, so they’ll hold their shape when baking. Y’all enjoy!
Recipe Card
Brown Sugar Apple Blondies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 firm apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Once combined, stir in the apples and pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool and cut into squares.
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
jbnorton
—food genius—-
Thank you!
jbnorton
Shared these with my work peeps and they LOVED them, raved about the flavor. Easy recipe but taste like you are a good genius. Definitely a perfect fall dessert!
Thank you so much!
Debbie
Can you tell me the carbs for these apple bars?
Hi Debbie!
I don’t keep track of that info, but it’s super easy to plug the info into a site like myfitnesspal.com to find it. Hope that helps!
Charles Windham
I made these with coconut flour and was wondering if that’s why they are very crumbly? Any suggestions ?
I honestly can’t say. I don’t have much experience with coconut flour.
Vickie
Today, this recipe is one of 13 apple recipes that aren’t pie that was sent by Just a Pinch to members. It looks very good and sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, since I have several food allergies, including cinnamon, I’ll never be able to try this the way it should be made. I just wanted to say that all of your recipes look and sound delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us!
Thanks, Vickie! I’ll be sure to thank my friends over at Just a Pinch!
brenda
2 apples is a bit to ‘general’ for me! Could you guestimate the measurement in cups?
It really doesn’t matter that much in this recipe. It should be about 1.5 to 2 cups.
Erin
I found my way here from another blogger’s link, and tried this recipe last night! I didn’t have any pecans, but I had walnuts. And then I thought, “hmmm, maple walnut apple blondies could be interesting…” so I swapped in a bit of maple syrup for some of the brown sugar (not 1-for-1, because I didn’t want them too runny/sticky!). They were delish!!!
Awesome, Erin! So glad you enjoyed these! Way to make them your own!
Beth
I made these for my Mah Jongg group last year. I had to copy the recipe nine times because everyone loved them. And when I served them again this year, I got the same reaction and gave the recipe to the one person who did not get it last year. These are scrumptious!
That’s awesome! These are one of my favorites! So glad everyone enjoyed them!
Kristin
Hi, Stacey!
It’s the perfect time of year for these awesome looking blondies! I want to make them today, but was wondering if I could double the recipe for a 13 x 9 pan? The more the merrier.:) HA! Thanks for sharing all your delicious, yummy recipes!
I’ve never done that, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. You’ll just need to adjust the cook time a little.
Mark Piper
I just took these out of the oven and my house smells fantastic! I planned these as dessert tonight but I think I’ll have to try them before then. They look really good too. The recipe says the apples should be diced. Roughly, what size would you recommend?
Great news! And they are SO good right out of the oven! I do a small dice – maybe about 1/2 inch?
Mark Piper
Okay, they tasted fantastic. I got a more cake like consistency. I was expecting more of a chewy, brownie consistency. Did I do something wrong or is that expected? Don’t get me wrong, they were delicious. There’s only one left.
IT might be the size of your egg. Next time you can also leave out the baking powder if you like. Glad you enjoyed them, regardless!
Evette Legge
Hi Stacey love your southern bite cookbook tried a lot f the recipes gained few pounds , but well worth it. when are you going to have your own cooking show . Have a good weekend.
Thanks so much, Evette! Nothing means more than knowing folks are finding the book useful! On the TV show, we’ll that’s just up to the man upstairs. 🙂
evette legge
Amen Keep the faith
Yes!
Priya Thanya
just made these… they were just soooooooooooo delicious, I added vanilla essence instead of cinnamon and no pecans since I didn’t have them.
was so good.Yummilicious.
Sounds delicious!
Rhonda
This are incredibly delicious! Huge hit a work. Making these again this weekend.
SO glad y’all enjoyed them!
Colene
Can’t wait to go to Ellijay, GA this weekend to get some apples and try this. Looks scrumptious!
Have fun!
MaryGW
Oh my! These look absolutely yummy! Can hardly wait to smell them in the oven.
I hope you’ll enjoy them!
Jennifer
Making these right now and they smell SOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!!! Can’t wait to try them! Love your recipes!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
I hope they tasted as good as they smelled!
Julie
Can you use self rising flour rather than having to measure all the other ingredients. See you are still using my okra fritters recipe. Hope you are enjoying it. Still follow you daily. Have a great day.
Hi Julie! I’ve never done it that way, but I would imagine it would work just fine. Yep, the recipe is just too goo not to share! 🙂
Hannah
Just finished making these with my 12 year old. The recipe is so simple and they are just delicious! I will definitely be making these again!
I love to hear that! So glad y’all enjoyed them!
Becky
I’m a huge blondie fan but haven’t tried an apple version before!! I bet they are fantastic!
These are SO good! LOVE your blog, btw!
Kris - Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts
Stacey – I made the Brown Sugar Apple Blondies last night, and my only regret was that they didn’t make a bigger pan! Absolutely loved them. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
That is fantastic! I’m so glad that you guys enjoyed them! Thanks for trying them. 🙂
Connie
I printed this recipe and hope to make it soon. I really think this sounds good and so easy. I love easy ! 🙂 lol
Celeste
Oh MY goodness…I MUST make these STAT! 🙂
Oh, I hope you like them! 🙂
Liz
Love your FB page and your blog. I just shared your Apple Blondies recipe on my http://www.facebook.com/junktionalley page. Sounds delicious. Can’t wait to make it!! ♥~Liz
Thanks for sharing, Liz! Can’t wait to check out your page!
Christina
Thanks for sharing. I have just found your website and have already made a list of things I’m dying to make. This is an AWESOME recipe – The Hubs LOVES ’em. 2nd request for it these brownies in just one week – Maybe I need an apple tree 🙂
LOL! Welcome, Christina! I’m so glad you like this recipe! Hopefully you’ll find lots more you like just as well! 🙂
Sasha
Just finished baking and tasting too. Very tasty indeed! Thanks for haring this recipe. It is a keeper 🙂
Oh, I’m so glad you like them!
Meredith Frey
Shoot! Ok, they’ll have to be a “day of recipe.” Thank you 🙂
Meredith Frey
I need to make these for a Halloween party! Can they be made ahead of time, say, a few days?
Because of the moisture in the apple, they don’t hold well for long. I’m afraid a few days would yield you some soggy blondies. 🙂
Tina Butler
I am bananas over the pecan chewies, so these are a must try. What a great combination of flavors. I miss my southern brother : (
Miss you too, sweet lady!!
Shelly
Oh My Stars! This recipe is in my future for sure 🙂
I hope you enjoy!!
Stephanie @ PlainChicken
OMG – I am dying! These look delicious!
Thanks, Stephanie! You are so sweet. 🙂