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Brown Butter Maple Apple Blondies Recipe

Brown Butter Maple Apple Blondies Recipe

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  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for optional glaze)
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk (for optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue to cook, whisking constantly. The butter will foam up and then develop small brown bits at the bottom. Once it smells nutty and looks golden brown, remove it from the heat immediately and pour it into a large mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the blondies out later. Lightly grease the parchment with non-stick spray.
  3. Add the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of maple syrup to the cooled browned butter. Whisk until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating vigorously until the mixture looks smooth and slightly shiny.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stir only until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix, as this can make the blondies tough.
  5. Gently fold the diced apples into the thick batter until they are evenly distributed. The batter will be quite heavy, which is normal for a chewy blondie recipe.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with your spatula. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan.
  7. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies. Once the glaze has set, lift the blondies out using the parchment paper and cut them into 16 squares.
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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