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Apple Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Deliciously moist and tender Apple Brownies featuring a perfect blend of cinnamon-spiced apples and toasted pecans baked into a sweet buttery batter. These easy-to-make treats bring together the comforting flavors of fall in every bite and are perfect for serving warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoying on their own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour (133 g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, salted, room temperature (112 g)
  • 1 cup sugar (200 g)
  • 1 egg

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped apple pieces (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces (53 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to prepare it for baking the apple brownies.
  2. Toast the pecans: In a small pan over medium heat, toast the pecan pieces until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Once toasted, set them aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks, approximately ½ inch in size, ensuring they are uniform for even distribution in the batter.
  4. Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
  5. Add the egg: Crack in the egg and mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Add dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  7. Fold in apples and pecans: Gently fold the chopped apples and cooled toasted pecans into the batter; expect the batter to be sticky and slightly wet due to the moisture from the apples.
  8. Transfer to baking dish: Pour and press the batter evenly into a buttered 8×8 inch baking dish or one lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven; bake until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The recipe’s ideal baking time is about 35 minutes.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes to set before slicing into 9 squares. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the brownies tender.
  • Use tart or sweet apples based on your preference; Granny Smith adds a nice tang.
  • To toast pecans evenly, keep stirring them in the pan and watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract in the wet ingredients step.
  • These brownies can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/apple-brownies-recipe/