Description
Deliciously chewy apple blondies with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for fall desserts or anytime you crave a comforting treat. These blondies are packed with the flavors of cinnamon, apples, and a hint of maple sweetness.
Ingredients
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For the blondies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
For the maple glaze:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the blondie batter: In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, stirring until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Bake the blondies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan.
- Make the maple glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cooled blondies and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Best with tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
