Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, a dessert that perfectly captures the essence of autumn with its warm notes of maple and tender apples. These chewy treats are reminiscent of apple pie but come together in a simple blondie form that’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether for a family gathering or a cozy night at home, these blondies will quickly become a favorite. Easy to make and customizable with your choice of nuts or chocolate chips, they deliver a burst of sweetness topped with a luscious maple glaze. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large apples (chopped finely)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 Tbsp butter (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 11×7 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, followed by folding in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping, melt butter with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a saucepan; set aside.
- Prepare the maple glaze by whisking melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- After baking, drizzle the topping over warm blondies followed by the maple glaze once slightly cooled before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg