Description
Deliciously moist and tender apple brownies featuring a blend of brown sugar, cinnamon-spiced apple chunks, and a buttery base. These baked treats combine the classic richness of brownies with the fresh sweetness of baking apples, perfect for a comforting dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cups baking apple, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
- Incorporate Apples and Nuts: Fold in the chopped baking apples and nuts using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the brownies turn light brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Before serving, optionally dust with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet finish.
Notes
- Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimum texture and balanced tartness.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a delightful crunch; walnuts or pecans work well.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the brownies moist and fudgy.
- For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter instead of regular butter.
- Store brownies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
