Soft & Spiced Apple Blondies 🍎✨

These Apple Blondies are soft, chewy, and loaded with cozy cinnamon flavor. They’re packed with tender apple chunks, made extra special with browned butter, and finished with a sweet maple glaze that ties it all together.

They’re the kind of fall dessert that makes your kitchen smell amazing—perfect for bake sales, family dinners, or just a little afternoon treat with coffee.

Ingredients

For the Blondies

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup apple butter
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 medium apples, diced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)

For the Glaze

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Brown the butter. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook until golden brown and nutty. Stir in the apple butter and 1 cup brown sugar.

2. Mix wet + dry. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir just until combined.

3. Prep apples. Toss diced apples with the remaining brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

4. Assemble. Spread batter into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle apples evenly on top.

5. Bake. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set. Cool completely before glazing.

6. Make glaze. Brown the butter again, then whisk in maple syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

7. Finish. Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies. Let set, slice, and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Blondies

• Use apple butter, not applesauce. It’s thicker and adds richer flavor.
• Don’t skip browning the butter. That nutty depth makes all the difference.
• Choose firm apples. Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith hold their shape when baked.
• Cool completely before glazing. Otherwise, the glaze won’t set properly.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temp, or up to 5 days in the fridge.

Soft & Spiced Apple Blondies

Chewy, cinnamon-spiced apple blondies made with browned butter, juicy apple chunks, and a sweet maple glaze. A cozy fall dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, bake sales, or a weekend baking treat.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Blondies

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup apple butter
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 medium apples diced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)

For the Glaze

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

 

1. In a saucepan, brown the butter until golden and nutty. Stir in apple butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
2. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir just until combined.
3. Toss diced apples with remaining brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
4. Spread batter into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle apples evenly on top.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set. Let cool completely.
6. For the glaze: brown the butter again, then whisk in maple syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
7. Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies. Let set, slice, and serve.

Notes

• Apple butter (not applesauce) gives the blondies richer flavor and color.
• Don’t skip browning the butter—it adds nutty depth.
• Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala for best texture.
• Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temp or up to 5 days in the fridge.

✨ These Soft & Spiced Apple Blondies are the ultimate cozy fall dessert—chewy, spiced just right, and drizzled with maple goodness. Save this one for your next autumn bake!