Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
Embark, on an adventure, with our Maple Glazed Apple Blondies, where the cozy combination of cinnamon-infused apples meets the sweetness of a buttery blondie. Every bite offers a blend of chewy goodness and the luxurious touch of homemade maple glaze ensuring to fulfill your sweetest desires. This amusing treat truly seizes the essence of autumn's abundance encapsulating the heart of the season in a dessert that will keep you coming back for just another scrumptious nibble.
9 Servings
Ingredients
Blondies:
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 c butter softened
- 1/4 c granulated sugar
- 1 c dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples chopped finely
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Maple Glaze:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 c pure maple syrup
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Get an 11x7 inch baking pan and line it with foil or use cooking spray.
For the Apple Filling:
- Combine apples, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes. Take it off the heat. Let it cool down.
For the Blondies:
- In a mixing bowl beat together until 1 cup of butter. Add in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of sugar and mix well.
- Add in the eggs one at a time followed by adding in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour along with adding in 1 teaspoon of baking powder and finally adding in half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until they are just combined.
- Spread half of the blondie batter onto the pan. Layer it with the apple filling. Finally, top it off with the remaining batter. Spread it out evenly.
- Bake, for 25 to 30 minutes. Until you notice that the top has turned golden brown. When you insert a tester into it comes out clean.
To make the Maple Glaze:
- In a saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of cinnamon. Take it off the heat.
- Add in 1/2 cup of sugar by sifting it in and whisk until you get a slightly thickened consistency. Let it cool for 8 to 10 minutes to thicken up a bit.
- Drizzle the glaze, over the cooled blondies. Wait for the glaze to set before cutting them into bars.
- Enjoy your Maple Glazed Apple Blondies!
Notes
For those who adore the idea of Maple Glazed Apple Blondies but navigate the world gluten-free, fear not! You can still indulge in this autumnal treat with a simple swap. Replace the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Look for one that's a 1:1 substitute to ensure your blondies keep their signature texture. Be sure to check that your baking powder is also gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives with gluten.