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Cozy Maple Walnut Blondies Recipe with Caramelized Apples and Sea Salt

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These cozy blondies combine chewy maple-flavored batter with crunchy toasted walnuts and sweet caramelized apples, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (240ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramelizing apples)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Caramelize the apples: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and turn golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and maple syrup. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then fold into the batter gently.
  7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon caramelized apples over the batter. Dollop remaining batter on top and gently spread over apples.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool blondies completely on a cooling rack. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  10. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Use Grade A pure maple syrup for best flavor. Watch apples carefully while caramelizing to avoid burning. Don’t overmix batter to keep blondies tender. Let blondies cool before cutting to prevent crumbling. If apples release excess juice, drain before layering to avoid sogginess. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for balanced sweetness.

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Keywords: maple blondies, walnut blondies, caramelized apples, sea salt, cozy dessert, fall dessert, easy blondies, maple syrup dessert

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