Maple Frosted Apple Blondies
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4.4
Maple Frosted Apple Blondies
Description
This blondie recipe begins by creaming melted butter and brown sugar, then adding egg, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, apple butter, and diced apples for moisture and fruitiness. Flour is folded in gently to maintain tenderness. The batter spreads evenly in a baking dish and bakes until the center is set but still moist, indicated by a toothpick coming out with moist crumbs. Cooling is essential before frosting.
The maple frosting is crafted by boiling maple syrup to reduce it, then mixing in butter and cream for richness, followed by whisking in sifted powdered sugar to achieve a smooth consistency. The frosting is poured and spread quickly before setting, creating a sweet, slightly sticky topping that contrasts with the soft blondie base.
Using tart Granny Smith apples provides a flavor contrast and helps the apple pieces retain shape without becoming mushy. Lining the pan with parchment with overhanging ends simplifies removal and clean slicing of bars.
Ingredients
blondies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 apple peeled and finely diced (1 cup, medium
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
maple frosting
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 2 Tbsp cream or milk
- 1 1/2 cup powdered confectioner's sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F
- Lightly spray a 9x9 square baking dish.
- Beat the butter and sugar together until well blended.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Fold in the apple butter and the chopped apples.
- Fold in the flour, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until set in the middle and a toothpick comes out without wet batter clinging to it (there can be moist crumbs.) Cool on a rack.
- To make the maple frosting, put the maple syrup in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil Boil for about 5 minutes, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Take off the heat and add the butter and cream and stir to combine and melt the butter. Whisk in the sifted powdered sugar and blend until smooth. Pour over the blondies and spread out with a spatula. The frosting will set up quickly so don't dawdle.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples offer a tart contrast and maintain their shape when baked.
- Line the pan with parchment paper having overhanging edges to easily lift the blondies for neater cuts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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