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Maple Glazed Apple Blondies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Maple Glazed Apple Blondies are a delightful dessert combining moist, spiced apple-studded blondies with a rich, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a comforting treat, they offer a delicious twist on classic blondies with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and the natural sweetness of apples, enhanced by a smooth maple syrup glaze.

Ingredients

Blondies

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples (about 2 cups, peeled and diced)

Maple Glaze

  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base for the batter.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each to incorporate air and achieve a consistent texture, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  5. Blend Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can lead to tough blondies.
  6. Incorporate Apples: Fold in the peeled and diced apples carefully, ensuring they are well distributed without overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Pour the blondie batter into the prepared parchment-lined pan and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  8. Bake Blondies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the blondies are perfectly cooked but still moist.
  9. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the blondies bake, combine 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup pure maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
  10. Simmer Glaze: Reduce heat and let the maple syrup mixture simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly and deepen the flavors.
  11. Add Powdered Sugar: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 1 cup powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and lump-free.
  12. Glaze Blondies: Allow the glaze to cool slightly to thicken, then drizzle evenly over the cooled blondies to add a glossy, sweet finish.

Notes

  • Ensure apples are peeled and diced uniformly for even distribution and consistent texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid dense blondies.
  • Let the blondies cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
  • If you want a thicker glaze, chill it briefly before drizzling.
  • Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/maple-glazed-apple-blondies-recipe-3/