Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
These Maple Glazed Apple Blondies combine the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of maple syrup with fresh apples, providing a rich and gooey autumn treat.
Ingredients
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
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then set it aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until well combined.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the blondies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth to prepare the glaze.
- Once baked, allow the blondies to cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For an added touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed nuts on top for added crunch.