Can I use store-bought glaze?

You can, but homemade maple glaze brings the best flavor and texture.

How do I store leftover blondies?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes—use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Results may vary slightly, but it still works beautifully.

Maple Glazed Apple Blondies – Easy Fall Dessert Recipe

Name: Maple Glazed Apple Blondies – Easy Fall Dessert Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: **Blondie Batter**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup butter (softened); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; **Apple Filling**; 2 large apples, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 Tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; **Maple Glaze**; 2 Tbsp butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Description

Chewy, buttery blondies layered with warm spiced apples and finished with a thick maple glaze—this cozy dessert is everything fall should taste like.

Ingredients

Scale

**Blondie Batter**

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup butter (softened)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

**Apple Filling**

2 large apples, finely chopped

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

**Maple Glaze**

2 Tbsp butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line or grease an 11×7-inch pan.

2. Cook apple filling on medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes. Let cool.

3. Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and salt.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix into wet ingredients.

6. Spread half the batter in pan, smoothing evenly.

7. Add cooled apple filling over bottom layer.

8. Dollop and spread remaining batter over apples.

9. Bake 25–30 minutes or until golden and toothpick comes out mostly clean.

10. Let blondies cool in pan for 10 minutes.

11. Meanwhile, make the glaze: melt butter, stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.

12. Let glaze cool for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.

13. Pour glaze over cooled blondies, spread gently, and let it set.

14. Slice and serve!

Notes

Use real maple syrup for the best flavor—not pancake syrup.

Let blondies cool fully before slicing to keep them neat.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

To make gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 GF flour blend.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg