Description
Delight in these Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, a perfect fall treat bursting with rich flavors of cinnamon, fresh apples, and sweet maple glaze. Soft, moist, and topped with a luscious maple drizzle, they make an irresistible dessert or snack for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Blondies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it well to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter together with the packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking again until everything is fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the blondies tender.
- Add the apples: Fold in the diced apples using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the maple glaze: While the blondies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the glaze: After removing the blondies from the oven, let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve: Once the glaze is set but still soft, slice the blondies into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious fall-inspired treat!
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep blondies soft and chewy rather than dense.
- If you prefer a stronger maple flavor, feel free to add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup to the glaze.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These blondies freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/16th of recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: maple glazed apple blondies, apple blondies, fall dessert, maple dessert, autumn treats, cinnamon blondies, easy baking recipe
