Description
Apple Brownies are a delightful fall-inspired dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh apples with the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies. This easy recipe creates moist, chewy squares studded with toasted pecans and warm cinnamon, making them an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these Apple Brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while embracing the flavors of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (112 g)
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (133 g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped apple pieces (100 g)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces (53 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant; set aside.
- Peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; fold into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in apples and toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes or until golden brown on top; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling for 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg