Description
Delight in these Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, combining tender, spiced apple-infused blondie squares with a luscious maple syrup glaze. Perfectly moist and flavorful, these treats offer a cozy autumnal twist on the classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: 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 of the blondies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the peeled and diced apples carefully to distribute evenly.
- Bake Blondies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Once baked, allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and one teaspoon of milk. Add additional milk one teaspoon at a time as needed until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set fully before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast with the sweetness.
- Ensure blondies are fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted with more or less milk depending on desired thickness.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
