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Maple Glazed Apple Blondies

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These chewy, buttery blondies are packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a luscious maple glaze. The ultimate easy fall dessert bar, perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples (about 2 medium apples, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice apples into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups). Toss with lemon juice in a small bowl.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add egg and whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. If batter looks dry, add 1 tbsp milk or water.
  6. Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Let blondies cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more maple syrup if needed.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies and spread with an offset spatula or spoon. Let glaze set for 10–15 minutes before slicing into bars.

Notes

Dice apples small for best texture. Don’t overmix batter to avoid dense bars. Check doneness early, as ovens vary. Glaze while bars are slightly warm for best absorption. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use 1-to-1 GF flour and vegan butter. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months.

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