Ingredients (makes 2 dozen):
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup Plew Farm maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
Glaze:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup Plew Farm maple syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.
In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, syrup and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in apples (batter will be thick).
Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Pour glaze over warm blondies. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Recipe by: Heather Bates