Description
A chewy, buttery blondie packed with fresh diced pears and toasted walnuts, perfect for autumn snacking.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly browned
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh pears, peeled and diced (about 2 medium pears)
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted brown butter and light brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 5: Fold in the diced pears and chopped toasted walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 7: Allow the pear and walnut blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Ensure pears are ripe but firm for the best texture. Toasting walnuts is optional but highly recommended.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
