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Apple Brownies Recipe

Apple Brownies Recipe
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Delicious, moist apple brownies combining tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples with toasted pecans for a perfect blend of textures and flavors. These apple brownies offer a delightful twist on classic brownies with warm cinnamon spice and a chewy, dense crumb.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 medium to large apples (1 Granny Smith, 1 Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped (about 1 cup total)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, salted, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nuts

  • 1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  2. Toast Pecans: Toast pecan pieces in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, stirring frequently. Alternatively, place under the broiler for 1 minute but watch carefully to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare Apples: Peel and chop apples into roughly 1/2 inch pieces. Measure out about 1 cup of apple pieces and reserve the rest for snacking.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. Add Egg: Beat in the egg and continue mixing for about 1 minute until fully incorporated.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mix to the butter mixture and blend until no flour streaks remain.
  7. Fold in Apples and Pecans: Using low speed or by hand, gently mix in the chopped apples and toasted pecans until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick and sticky.
  8. Transfer and Bake: Spread and press the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Optionally, distribute a few extra pecan pieces and apple chunks on top for presentation. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking at 30 minutes. Edges should be golden and the top set.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, preferably 30 minutes, to set fully. They can be enjoyed warm but firm up better as they cool.

Notes

  • Use only about 1 cup of chopped apples to maintain a brownie-like texture; too many apples can make the bars cakey and overly moist.
  • To crisp up softer bars after storage, briefly place under broiler or toaster oven for a few minutes, watching to prevent burning.
  • Substitute walnuts or your favorite nuts for pecans if desired.
  • Try different apple varieties or add other warming spices like pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
  • These brownies are best the day they are made; they soften and become more cake-like after a day or two.

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