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Apple Brownies

Deliciously Chewy Apple Brownies That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Apple Brownies are a delicious combination of tart apples, crunchy pecans, and warm cinnamon, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter salted, room temp; can substitute with plant-based butter
  • 1 cup Sugar sweetens the bars
  • 1 whole Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour in a 1:1 ratio
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder helps the bars rise
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon adds warmth and spice
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Apple Pieces mix of tart and sweet apples recommended
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecan Pieces can substitute walnuts or omit for a nut-free version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Toast the pecan pieces in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/2-inch chunks.
  4. Cream together room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the butter mixture and stir gently.
  6. Fold in the chopped apple pieces and toasted pecans into the batter.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly.
  8. Bake the brownies for 30-40 minutes, until edges turn golden brown.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool in the dish for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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