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Apple Brownies

Deliciously Chewy Apple Brownies You'll Crave This Fall

These Chewy Apple Brownies are a perfect fall treat combining warm spices, tart apple pieces, and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter salted, room temp
  • 1 cup Sugar or brown sugar for depth
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup Chopped Apples around 2 small, use Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Small skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small skillet, toast the pecans for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  3. Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/2-inch chunks.
  4. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg.
  5. Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, blending on low speed.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples and toasted pecans.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for golden edges and a set top.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15-30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Apple Brownies are gluten-free friendly with simple ingredient swaps.

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