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Savory Brown Butter Apple Blondies Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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These blondies combine nutty brown butter, tender apples, and a smooth maple glaze for a comforting fall dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk, whole or dairy-free

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown with brown specks, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the diced apples gently, ensuring even distribution without crushing.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool blondies completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 45 minutes.
  11. Prepare the maple glaze by whisking maple syrup, powdered sugar, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  12. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled blondies and let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to monitor color changes. Pat apples dry if they release too much juice. Do not glaze warm blondies to avoid glaze running. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based milk.

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