Salted Maple Pumpkin Blondies Recipe
These Salted Maple Pumpkin Blondies are a moist and flavorful treat perfect for fall or any time you crave the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. Maple syrup adds natural sweetness while a hint of sea salt balances the flavors for a delightful dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 blondies (3x3 squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the blondies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine the batters without overmixing.
- Fold in Brown Sugar: Carefully fold in the brown sugar until incorporated evenly, which will add moisture and sweetness to the blondies.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking; then pour the batter evenly into the dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares. This helps them set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to maintain the best texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup provides natural sweetness and complements the pumpkin spices perfectly.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender rather than dense.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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