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Brown Butter Apple Cider Blondies

Soft Brown Butter Apple Cider Blondies made with reduced cider, fresh apple, cinnamon, and nutty brown butter for an easy fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 blondies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small apple peeled and finely diced

Method
 

  1. Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup.
  2. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Place the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and the milk solids become golden brown and nutty-smelling.
  5. Remove from the heat and cool for approximately 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Line an 8 × 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  8. Whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and reduced apple cider.
  9. Add the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  10. Fold gently until just combined.
  11. Fold in the finely diced apple.
  12. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  13. Bake for 28–34 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
  14. Cool completely in the pan.
  15. Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.