Caramel Apple Blondies

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour mix*

1 tbsp

+ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

1/8 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/8 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups

light brown sugar, packed

1 tsp

vanilla extract

large eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups

peeled Granny Smith apple chunks (about 1/4″ in size)

1 1/2 cups

white rice flour

1/3 cup

potato starch

2 tbsp

+ 2 teaspoons tapioca flour / starch

1/2 tsp

xanthan gum

1 cup

chopped pecans

6 tbsp

light brown sugar, packed

3 tbsp

unsalted butter

2 tbsp

+ 3/4 teaspoons milk

salt

3/4 tsp

vanilla extract

2 cups

powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy