Description
Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, a perfect blend of soft blondie layers filled with spiced apple filling and topped with a luscious maple glaze. These blondies are an ideal treat for fall or any time you crave a comforting dessert with a fruity twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Blondie Batter
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 2 large apples, chopped finely
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Maple Glaze
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 11×7-inch pan with tin foil or spray it with cooking spray for easy removal of the blondies.
- Make Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine chopped apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the apples are tender and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare Blondie Batter: In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in 1 cup dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar; mix until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Assemble Blondies: Spread half of the blondie batter evenly in the prepared pan, using a spatula or your hands (the batter is thick). Evenly spread the cooled apple filling over this layer, then top with the remaining blondie batter, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Remove from heat, sift in 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and whisk until smooth. Let the glaze cool for 8-10 minutes to thicken.
- Glaze and Serve: Pour the maple glaze evenly over the warm blondies and let set. Once the glaze is set, slice into squares and enjoy your delicious maple glazed apple blondies!
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture in the apple filling.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming with sugars.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated; rewarm slightly before pouring over blondies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Maple glazed blondies, apple blondies, fall dessert, apple dessert, maple syrup dessert, easy blondie recipe
