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Cozy Caramel Apple Blondie Skillet Recipe with Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

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A warm, gooey caramel apple blondie baked in a cast iron skillet, topped with homemade vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. Perfect for cozy fall gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling often, until golden brown and nutty smelling, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and browned butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. In a small bowl, toss diced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to reduce moisture and prevent browning.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a 10-inch oven-safe cast iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes to warm.
  6. Remove hot skillet from oven. Spread half the blondie batter evenly in the skillet. Sprinkle apple mixture evenly over batter. Dollop and spread remaining batter on top, smoothing surface gently.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick inserted near center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. While blondie bakes, whisk heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves. Chill 30 minutes, then churn in ice cream maker according to instructions. Alternatively, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, then freeze at least 4 hours.
  9. Once blondie is out of oven, drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Serve warm topped with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; a nutty aroma indicates readiness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep blondies tender. Toss apples with lemon juice and sugar to reduce moisture and prevent sogginess. Preheat skillet to get a crispy crust. Drizzle warm caramel sauce but do not overheat it. Start churning ice cream while blondie bakes for perfect timing. Let blondie rest 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.

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