Description
These Maple Glazed Apple Blondies are a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon, diced apples, and rich brown sugar, topped with a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for cozy autumn afternoons, these blondies offer a soft, chewy texture with a hint of spice and a sweet, glossy finish.
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 to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it to ensure the blondies don’t stick.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth and fully blended. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Add the apples: Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Make the maple glaze: While the blondies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the glaze: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top to finish.
- Serve: Once completely cooled, slice into squares and enjoy your perfectly sweet, tender maple glazed apple blondies.
Notes
- Use firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to retain texture during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough blondies.
- Allow the blondies to cool before cutting to achieve clean, neat slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bars
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: maple glazed blondies, apple blondies, fall dessert, cinnamon blondies, maple syrup glaze, autumn treats, baked bars
