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Apple Blondie Skillet

This homemade Applebee's-inspired blondie is a warm, gooey dessert baked in a cast-iron skillet. It features a buttery, brown sugar base filled with tender apples and crunchy pecans, creating the perfect shareable treat with crisp edges and a soft center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Unsalted Butter, melted
  • Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 Large Egg
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • Pecans or Walnuts, roughly chopped
  • White Chocolate Chips (optional)

Equipment

  • 8 or 9-inch cast-iron skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch cast-iron skillet or a similar-sized baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for about a minute until the mixture becomes glossy and lighter in color.
  3. In a separate, smaller bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gently pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold them together until just a few streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the diced apples, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips (if using). Stir just until everything is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared cast-iron skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
  7. Let the blondie cool in the skillet for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Notes

Do not overbake; the center should be slightly gooey as it will continue to cook in the hot skillet. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to set before serving. A cast-iron skillet is recommended for crispy edges. You can substitute with pears, add other spices like nutmeg, or use different nuts. For a richer flavor, brown the butter before mixing it with the sugar.