Apple Blondies with Apple Cider Glaze
Soft and buttery blondies loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples, white chocolate chips and walnuts, and drizzled in the most glorious apple cider glaze!
Ingredients
Caramelized Apples:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup peeled and diced apples
Blondies:
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 1 ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Apple Cider Glaze:
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2-5 Tablespoons apple cider*
Instructions
Caramelize the Apples:
- In a non-stick skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until bubbly, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced apples. Stir and cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until softened, but still firm. Once cooked, transfer apples to a bowl to cool slightly.
Make the Blondies:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Switch to a wooden spoon, add the flour and baking powder, and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the walnuts, white chocolate chips, and caramelized apples.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until edges are firm and golden and the top is set; do not overbake. Blondies firm up as they cool.
Make the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and 2 Tablespoons of apple cider together until smooth. Add more apple cider to reach desired thinness/consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled blondies. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
*I dissolved one packet of Alpine Spice original instant apple cider in 1/2 cup of hot water. I used half the amount of water called for to achieve a stronger flavor.