Maple Apple Blondies

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Maple Apple Blondies




Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter divided

2 apples cored, peeled, and chopped

1 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda


Maple Icing:

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons butter melted

1-2 tablespoons milk


Instructions

Begin by lining a 9×13 pan with foil extending over both of the longer edges. Spray with baking spray and set aside.


Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.


In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the chopped apples. Cook for about 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. Remove the apples and set them aside to cool.


To the same pan, add the remaining butter. Over medium heat, allow the butter to melt. Remove from the heat, then mix in the brown sugar and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.


Next, stir in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Then, stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Finally, fold in the cooked apples.


Spread this batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. Bake for about 26-28 minutes or until evenly brown on the top. Let bars cool completely. Then remove from the pan using the foil.


Prepare the maple icing by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and butter. If needed add a splash of milk to create the desired consistency.


Spread the maple icing onto the bars. Allow the icing to set, then cut into bars.

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