Apple Brownie Maple Glaze (Printable Version)
Tender apple pieces folded into spiced brownie batter and finished with a rich maple glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
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2 1/2 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Brownie Batter
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon maple extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Maple Glaze
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon maple extract
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
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Combine diced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until apples soften but retain shape and sugars caramelize. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix light brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple extract using an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add eggs to the wet mixture and beat for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fully blended and fluffy.
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Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined and no dry flour remains.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked apples from liquid and fold them evenly into the batter with a large rubber spatula.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
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Remove baked apple brownies from oven and allow to cool completely on the countertop.
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In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine melted butter, maple syrup, maple extract, cinnamon, and salt. Heat while whisking constantly for 2-3 minutes until melted and just beginning to bubble at edges. Remove from heat.
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Whisk sifted powdered sugar into the saucepan until glaze is smooth and fully combined.
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Pour the maple glaze evenly over the cooled apple brownies and spread to cover the surface uniformly.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure excess liquid from cooked apples is not added to batter to maintain proper brownie texture.