Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder     
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon        
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg         
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt         
• 2  apples, peeled (if desired), and chopped (about 2 cups chopped apples)

Cinnamon Maple Butter Glaze

• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. 

2. Add the butter to a medium pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown, until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir often. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Let cool 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing until just combined. Spread the dough out into the prepared dish. 

3. In a bowl, toss the Tagge apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Evenly sprinkle the apples over the dough. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, just until set in the center. If there is liquid in the center, swirl it around the pan, then bake another 5 minutes. Let cool. 

4. Meanwhile, make the glaze. Add the butter to a small pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle the glaze over the bars. Let sit for 5 minutes. Cut into bars…snack and enjoy!