Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze
Rich, tender brownies with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, infused with juicy chopped apples and topped with a luscious maple glaze for a cozy, fall-inspired treat. Perfect for sharing or sipping with coffee.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- For the Maple Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (use more for thinner glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the apples: Gently fold the finely chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze and cool: Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely (about 1 hour). Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the brownies and let harden slightly before cutting into 9 squares.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grated nutmeg. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Glaze can be thinned with additional milk if preferred.
Glaze can be thinned with additional milk if preferred.