Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
Maple glazed apple blondies are the perfect fall treat! Soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, these blondies are topped with a rich maple glaze that makes them irresistibly delicious.
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
For the Blondies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Blondies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely before glazing.
Prepare the Maple Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled blondies, allow it to set for a few minutes, then slice and serve.