Last Updated on June 30, 2021 by Kimberly Stroh
If you’ve got an abundance of apples from your fall orchard visit, then you’re probably wondering what you can make that goes beyond the mundane. The same old apple recipes can get boring in a hurry, so mix it up and try this Apple Blondies Recipe With Maple Glaze. They’re an irresistible and chewy dessert bar that has chunks of apple with brown sugar and maple flavors. This recipe screams fall and everything you love that comes with the season.
Dessert bars are one of my favorite things to bake because they’re so much easier than cookies. You don’t have to sit at the oven and watch each individual batch. You’re mixing the wet and dry ingredients together before baking. Throw these into the oven and your kitchen will smell amazing!
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Irresistible Apple Blondies Recipe With Maple Glaze
What brings this Apple Blondies recipe together is the chunks of apple alongside the maple glaze. There are so many variations of blondies, but that’s what makes this recipe truly unique. The glaze is the added touch that you never knew you needed, but the recipe wouldn’t be the same without it.
When To Make Apple Blondies
This is a true fall dessert recipe. I always make this dessert after we’ve come home from the North Georgia Apple orchards. We get so excited that we bring home too many apples and I’m always coming up with ways to use them. Apples are in season and freshest from August – October, but luckily you can find great apples all year round in the grocery store too. I love making these Apple Blondies and the kids love Caramel Apple Fondue too!
What To Serve With This Apple Blondies Recipe
These bars are great on their own. However, you can take the recipe to the next level by adding a big scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. A dollop of homemade whipped topping is another great option as well. My favorite way to enjoy these blondies are with a fresh pot of coffee.
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How Long Do Blondies Last Before Expiring?
Freshly baked items don’t last very long because they don’t have preservatives. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container. They do not need to be refrigerated. The apple blondies will last for 3-4 days before expiring. I’ve never had a problem though because the family loves to eat them!
What To Buy For This Recipe:
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Flour Salt
- Baking Soda
- Apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
How To This Make Apple Blondies Recipe With Maple Glaze
Preheat your oven to 350°. Line a 13×9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can substitute non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, syrup and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs.
In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in apples (batter will be thick).
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Pour glaze over warm blondies. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies Recipe
Chewy and sweet, these Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies are a big hit in the fall. They've got the combination of two great fall flavors: apple and maple.
Ingredients
- 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
- GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.
- In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, syrup and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in apples (batter will be thick).
- Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly. Pour glaze over warm blondies. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Notes
- I prefer my apples peeled, but you don't have to make them that way.
- A tart apple is best for baking - like Granny Smith
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container for 3-5 days
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 140mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
**Nutrition is calculated by a third party. Actual values may vary.