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Maple Glazed Apple Blondies: A Perfect Autumn Treat

378.Maple Glazed Apple Blondies 1

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large apples, chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 11×7 pan.
  2. Cook apple filling over med-low heat for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove apple filling from heat and let it cool.
  4. Cream butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  5. Add and mix sugars until well combined and smooth.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
  7. Mix in salt and vanilla extract until combined.
  8. Combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  9. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined.
  10. Spread half the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  11. Spread cooled apple filling over the batter layer.
  12. Top with remaining batter and spread evenly.
  13. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  14. Melt butter, syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon over low heat.
  15. Remove from heat and sift powdered sugar into mixture.
  16. Whisk until the glaze is fully combined and smooth.
  17. Cool glaze for 8-10 minutes to thicken.
  18. Cool bars for 10 minutes, then pour over glaze.
  19. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into squares.