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Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze

Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze Recipe

Abby Marlow
These Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze are chewy, buttery bars layered with warm spiced apples and topped with a sweet maple drizzle. Perfect for beginner home cooks, this easy recipe delivers cozy fall flavors in every bite—great for family gatherings or a simple afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Apple Filling

  • 2 large Gala apples finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Maple Glaze

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • In a pot over low heat, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla for 5–7 minutes until softened. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray an 11×7-inch baking dish.
  • Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
  • Spread half the batter into the baking dish. Add apple filling, then spread remaining batter on top.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • For the glaze, melt butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.
  • Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Slice and enjoy your Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze.

Notes

For best results, let brownies cool completely before adding glaze—it sets better this way. You can swap Gala apples for Granny Smith if you prefer tartness in your Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze.
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
Calories: 280
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 120mg
Fiber: 2g
Keyword apple brownies, apple dessert, easy brownies, fall baking, maple glaze