APPLE-PEANUT BLONDIES

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My family and I love apples any time of year, but in the fall, they are always crisp, juicy and absolutely perfect! I found a blondie recipe similar to this and did a bit of tweaking to make it my own. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 small apples (about 9 ounces), peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture just until combined (batter will be thick)., Spread all but 1/4 cup batter into a greased and floured 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with apple slices; dot with remaining batter. Sprinkle with peanuts. Bake 22-28 minutes, or until top is golden brown and center is set. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.