Chewy blondies paired with caramel, apples, nuts, and chocolates create a festive platter for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apple Blondies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples such as Granny Smith
→ Caramel Sauce
11 - 1 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
→ Fruits
12 - 2 medium apples, such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith, sliced
13 - 1 pear, sliced (optional)
14 - 1 cup seedless grapes
→ Savory and Sweet Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 cup roasted, salted pecans
16 - 1/2 cup candied walnuts
17 - 1/2 cup mini pretzels
18 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
19 - 1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
20 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting after baking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
05 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center has a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
06 - Lift blondies out of the pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 2-inch squares.
07 - Arrange blondie squares on a large serving board or platter.
08 - Fill small bowls with caramel sauce and chocolate chips. Place them on the board.
09 - Arrange sliced apples, pears, grapes, pecans, walnuts, pretzels, dried cranberries, and any additional accompaniments artfully around the blondies and filled bowls.
10 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to dip apple slices and blondies in caramel.
