Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these decadent Brown Butter Apple Blondies, drizzled with a luscious Cinnamon Maple Glaze. The rich, buttery blondies are studded with tender apples and spiced to perfection, creating a heavenly balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. – In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. – In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and the browned butter until well combined.
5. – Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the diced apples.
6. – Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. – Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan.
8. – In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies.
9. – Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
– For a more pronounced apple flavor, use a tart, firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
– Swap the maple syrup for honey or caramel sauce in the glaze for a different flavor profile.
– Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American