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Maple Glazed Apple Blondies Recipe

Maple Glazed Apple Blondies Recipe
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Delight in these Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, a perfect fall dessert combining the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples with a rich, buttery blondie base, topped with a luscious maple glaze. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, they are an irresistible seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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For the Blondies:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples (about 2 cups), peeled and diced

For the Maple Glaze:

  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich base for the blondies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor depth of the batter.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can affect texture.
  6. Fold in Apples: Carefully fold in the peeled and diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them down.
  7. Bake Blondies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep blondies moist.
  8. Make Maple Glaze: While blondies bake, combine ¼ cup butter and ½ cup maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it boils, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  9. Finish Glaze: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly to thicken to a pourable consistency.
  10. Glaze Blondies: Once the blondies have cooled completely, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake! The blondies will continue to set as they cool. A slightly underbaked blondie yields a moist, chewy texture.
  • Adjust glaze consistency if needed: add more maple syrup if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
  • For enhanced flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.

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