Even though we are still early into September, it is starting to feel like fall. Fall is my favorite season by far, and I could be any happier about this if I tried. I stocked my house with spicy scented candles over the weekend, went apple picking (bad crop this year, which is sad), and after I finish typing this, am getting my first Pumkpin Spice Soy Latte of the season. Worth every nutritionally deprived calorie. There is something about the onset of fall that makes me want to be in my kitchen baking. There are certain ingredients that really get put on display this time of year, and then hide until next. Pumpkin, apple, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and clove. It isn’t fair really, but for now, they are the stars of my kitchen.
These maple blondies are a good way to say hello to fall. They are almost like a pancake in chewy bar form. They are so easy to make, and so simple, that the maple syrup really shines. When I speak of maple syrup, I am speaking of the kind that comes out of trees. Not the kind that is flavored corn syrup. There is a difference, and once you start using pure maple syrup, there is no turning back. There are grades of maple syrup and I like grade B. It is a deep amber color and has strong maple flavor. It is not an inexpensive product, but well worth every additional cent.
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 Tablespoons melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecan pieces
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
In another, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Add the eggs and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
Pour the wet into the dry.
Stir until combined.
Stir in the pecan pieces.
Spread into a 9×13 pan that has been coated with cooking spray.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
This recipe is adapted from Southern Lady Magazine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In another, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk until combined.
- Pour the wet into the dry. Stir until combined.
- Stir in the pecan pieces.
- Spread into a 9×13 pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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They look delicious! I did a similar blondie recipe for a bbq over the weekend. Everyone loved!
Lori @ RecipeGirl recently posted..Pork Cutlets with Creamy Mushroom and Caramelized Shallot Sauce
I’ll have to check yours out. I love a blondie.
These look so delicious! Would love one with a latte right about now.
lol. Me too!
I agree – there is nothing like pure maple syrup (I can’t even look Mrs. Butterworth in the face now). These blondies sound like a wonderful fall treat.
Cookin’ Canuck recently posted..Recipes for Fall: Tailgating and Comfort Food
Me too. Once you eat the real stuff, it is hard to eat the other kind. You must have amazing maple syrup where you are.
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I always think I’m not a huge maple fan until I actually have some maple syrup on pancakes or waflles… or I add maple extract to baking… so delicous!
Blog is the New Black recently posted..Easy Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
I love maple, it is so comforting.
Hi! I just found your blog through a link on twitter, and it looks great, I can’t wait to look around the archives.
This recipe looks delicious- perfect for fall! I bookmarked it!
-Miriam
Hi, I just found your blog through a link on twitter an it looks amazing. I can’t wait to go through the archives.
This recipe looks delicious- perfect for fall! I bookmarked it, can’t wait to try.
-Miriam
Welcome Miriam!
Perfect beginning of Fall baking!
Caroline @ chocolate and carrots recently posted..Creamy Corn & Mushroom Pasta
Once I discovered real maple syrup, I could not go back to the other stuff. And I love the coffee cup! It’s so cute!
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Thanks, it is from Anthro.
Fall baking. There is something so cozy and comforting about it. Can you believe I had my first EVER Pumpkin Spice Latte yesterday?! I know, it seems that I’ve been living under a rock again. How could I have missed something so wonderful? YUM!
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What? How is that possible???
I am still working on loving maple syrup haha. I don’t like how much thinner it is compared to the corn syrup variety. I do like the taste of anything maple-like, though. I want these blondies. Maybe I will have to learn to love and appreciate the thin consistency of maple syrup and buy some just for these blondies. YUMMMMM!!
Memoria recently posted..Healthy Bean Taquitos
Try it, it tastes so much better than the fake stuff. And so much better for you.
Are these more like a cake texture or cookie? They look delicious.
More cake I would say.
WOW if only it felt like FALL here with all the rain and dampness and WATER in my basement … can’t even think of baking until it dries out some because I know these blondies won’t be as good as they can be!
Jane M recently posted..This is what I want to talk about
Oh no! Hope it dries out soon.
Going to make these for X’s teachers. Thanks Bree!
I love anything with maple syrup. I will be making these soon!
me too. So easy too.
These have me drooling
Making these soon!
Natalie recently posted..Aztec.
These are so easy too.
Yum!
thanks Jewel!
I LOVE fall! I had my first pumpkin latte of the season today while I perused the farmers market. I too am ready for fall baking (and cooking too!) Can not wait for soups, stews, chili’s and roasts to go with all the delicious fall treats I’ve pinned. This is being added to the list!
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Me too! I cannot wait for it to get crispy outside.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Yummmmmmmmmyyyyyy
Nice think to serve to all family members.
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thanks Sam!
So glad the cooler weather has finally made it to Kansas! These sound soooo delicious! I love some maple-y baked goods.
You and me both!
Just wanted to let you know that I found your site from Foodgawker and, finding myself with some time and all the ingredients in my cupboard, I made these the other day and they were AMAZING. I sent them with my husband to his office (although I have my suspicions that they all got there safely), and I got a raving note back in the tupperware! Just a note to let you know the recipe was well appreciated!
Yeah! Thanks for finding me.
I don’t care for nuts in my desserts. Would it be a problem to leave them out or maybe substitute cinnamon nibs instead? I love anything maple and this recipe sounds very yummy (minus the nuts…haha!) Thanks for posting this recipe!
Not at all.
How did I miss these last week? Oh my big toe, these look good. You had me at maple…….
I made a maple cheesecake this week that was amazing. Will post soon.
This is on my baking list today! They look so good! I’m week for maple anything I use it in almost everything!
Carrie recently posted..Apple Quesadilla… Kid Friendly Dessert
I love maple too. Hope that you like them.
Hi, Bree! Do you use salted or unsalted butter in these? I always assume salted if it doesn’t say otherwise, but wanted to double check before I make them this weekend. Thanks!
I always use unsalted in everything. But it does not make a huge difference, I just prefer the way unsalted tastes.
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