Description
If you’re craving a delicious fall-inspired dessert that combines soft, buttery blondies with warm spiced apples and a decadent maple glaze, look no further than these Maple Glazed Apple Blondies. Perfectly tender and moist, these bars are a delightful treat that will make your home smell like autumn with every bite.
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (120 grams) peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
For the Maple Glaze:
1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
1–2 teaspoons milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Blondie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Bake the Blondies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk. Add one teaspoon of milk at a time until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
Apple Variety: Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freezing: Wrap individual blondies in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fall Baking, Autumn Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes about 12 blondies
- Calories: Approximately 200 kcal per blondie