Description
These Maple Glazed Apple Blondies are a perfect fall dessert combining tender, spiced apple-infused blondies with a rich, sweet maple glaze. Soft blondies studded with diced apples and optional crunchy nuts are baked to perfection and topped with a smooth maple frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blondies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean-up.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the blondies tender.
- Add apples and nuts: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples and the chopped walnuts or pecans if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Remove the baked blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan to set properly before glazing.
- Prepare glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the pure maple syrup and then remove the pan from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and lump-free.
- Glaze blondies: Drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the cooled blondies, allowing it to set and create a beautiful, sweet coating.
- Serve: Once the glaze has set, cut the blondies into 16 squares and serve. For extra decadence, enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra decadence, serve warm blondies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- These blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith adds a nice balance to the sweetness.
- To make the recipe nut-free, omit the walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
