Description
Maple glazed apple blondies bring autumn’s warmth to a delightful dessert. Crisp apples and rich maple syrup create a comforting sweet treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large apples (finely diced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 11×7-inch pan with cooking spray or lined with foil.
- Sauté diced apples with brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Cool the mixture completely.
- Cream butter until fluffy, then blend granulated and brown sugars thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate salt and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread half the blondie batter evenly in prepared pan. Layer the cooled apple mixture across the surface.
- Top with remaining blondie batter, ensuring complete coverage of apple filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For maple glaze, melt butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Let glaze cool and thicken for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow blondies to rest for 10 minutes after baking, then drizzle glaze evenly across the surface.
- Let glaze set completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Enhance apple flavor by choosing tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and texture.
- Prevent soggy blondies by patting sautéed apples dry before adding to the batter to remove excess moisture.
- Customize the spice profile by experimenting with nutmeg or cardamom alongside cinnamon for deeper, more complex warmth.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg