Apple Cider Blondies Recipe
"Apple cider blondies are a chewy, flavorful dessert made with warm spices, oats, and apple cider. Perfect for fall and easy to make."
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 c apple cider
- 1 c flour
- 1 stick of butter cut into chunks (½ c)
- ½ c quick oats
- ½ c light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp of pure vanilla
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
For Topping
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Bring 1 cup of apple cider to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the cider has reduced to a half a cup.
- Add the chunks of butter into the hot cider and let it melt.
- Set aside and allow the buttery cider to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add brown sugar to the butter/cider mix and whisk to mix.
- Add the egg and whisk until blended.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, apple pie spice, baking powder, salt and mix until well incorporated.
- Add oats and flour and stir until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Brush the top of the blondies with melted butter then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top.
- When the blondies have cooled, cut into 16 squares and enjoy.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Sometimes I dice 1/2 apple and add it to this recipe for added fiber, or add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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