Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
These maple glazed apple blondies need to be added to your fall baking list. They basically melt in your mouth and the maple glaze on top totally makes them. They have all the flavors of fall and they're so dang good. They come together very quickly and I promise you won't be disappointed. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or a warm beverage for the perfect fall dessert.
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted & cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For the Apples:
- 1 cup apples chopped small
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- splash of vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F degrees.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper & oil.
- Heat a small pan, add in the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon & vanilla. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until cooked down & then set aside to cool.
- Next, melt the butter, set aside, and let cool.
- In a large bowl, add in the butter and sugar. Stir until well combined. Add in the vanilla extract and egg. Stir again.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula, creating a thick batter. Then gently fold in the cooled apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 min, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the blondies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, add all the glaze ingredients. Use a hand mixer and mix until there are no longer clumps. Start with 1 tbsp heavy cream and add an additional if you need it.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies. Slice & enjoy!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.