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Soft, moist apple brownies topped with a sweet maple glaze — a perfect easy fall dessert that works for family gatherings, holidays, or simple weeknight baking.

Maple Glazed Apple Brownies

Soft, moist apple brownies topped with a sweet maple glaze — a perfect easy fall dessert that works for family gatherings, holidays, or simple weeknight baking.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Brownies:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples about 1 medium apple
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan
  2. Mix dry ingredients
  3. Combine butter and sugar
  4. Add eggs and vanilla
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients
  6. Fold in apples and cinnamon
  7. Spread into pan
  8. Bake until set
  9. Prepare glaze
  10. Drizzle and cool

Notes

This easy homemade dessert is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain that soft texture for your family-friendly treat.
For best results, use fresh apples to enhance this from-scratch recipe.
You can prepare this as a make-ahead dessert for gatherings or potlucks.
Freeze portions for a convenient meal prep dessert option later.
Reheat slightly to bring back that fresh-baked feel for your comfort food craving.
Add nuts or spices to customize this classic fall dessert recipe.
This recipe works great as a budget-friendly dessert idea using simple ingredients.
Perfect for holidays, casual dinners, or even as a sweet snack with coffee.
Try doubling the batch for a larger crowd-pleasing dessert.