When you bite into these amazing treats, you'll taste butterscotch background notes thanks to the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. And though they're more "cakey" than a traditional blondie, once cooled, you will get a slightly chewy texture with a nice, crusty top reminiscent of an actual blondie. Best of all, though, this "blueberry" version has less calories and more nutrition.
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In the book, Clare serves up these Blueberry Blondies to some very happy customers. And though I'm re-sharing it for blueberry season, you can make it anytime of year because it works just as well with frozen blueberries.
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Once strained, Norwegian Egg Coffee
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The key to maintaining the chewy texture with less butter is the astringent ingredient (in this case vinegar, but lemon juice will also work). It interacts with the proteins in the incredible, edible egg--a baker's trick that's been around for years.
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Cleo Coyle's Blueberry Blondies
Makes one 8-inch square pan of blondies
(Cut as you like, in my photos, you see 16 small squares)
INGREDIENTS
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (Do not omit! The vinegar
interacts with the eggs to create the proper texture.)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup white, granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (grated rind of a lemon,
yellow only, no bitter white pith)
1/4 teaspoon table salt (+ a generous pinch)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled a bit
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen (or fresh) blueberries
Step 1 - Prep oven and pan: Preheat oven to 325° F. Because this is a relatively low fat recipe and blueberries secrete juice as they bake, the best way to prevent sticking is to create a parchment paper sling for your 8-inch square pan (see my photo).
Step 2 – One bowl mixing method: Into a large mixing bowl, break 2 eggs, add the cider vinegar, and whisk well. Add the brown and white sugars, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk until well blended. Add melted (and cooled!) butter and the baking soda. Whisk again until smooth. Now add the flour and switch to a spoon or spatula, stirring well. (Do not over-mix at this point.) Gently fold in the blueberries, trying not to smash or crush them.
Step 3 – Bake: Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan and bake in your well pre-heated 325° F oven for 30 to 40 minutes (exact time depends on your oven). The low temperature and long cooking time helps with even baking. The pan of blondies is done when the top is deep golden brown and firmly set. The slight cracking that you see in my photos (the kind you usually find on the top surface of a brownie or blondie) will appear when the blondies are cooled and cut.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before gently lifting by the parchment paper handles. Cut into 16 small squares and...eat with joy!
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| Adding melted (and cooled) butter to the batter. |
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| Batter is thick but loose enough to pour. Be sure to even it out in the pan. |
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