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Apple Brownies Recipe

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Delightfully moist and flavorful apple brownies combining the sweetness of cinnamon-spiced apples with the crunch of toasted pecans for a perfect dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Apple Brownies Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, salted, room temperature (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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ to prepare for baking the apple brownies.
  2. Toast Pecans: In a small pan, toast the pecan pieces over medium heat until they release a fragrant aroma, then set aside to cool; this enhances their flavor and crunch.
  3. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks about 1/2 inch in size to evenly distribute through the batter.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter and sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and light in texture.
  5. Add Egg: Beat in the egg thoroughly to combine well with the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the wet mixture, mixing just until all the ingredients are combined without overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
  7. Mix in Apples and Pecans: Fold in the chopped apple pieces and toasted pecans evenly; the batter will become sticky and wet due to the moisture from the apples.
  8. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour and press the batter into a buttered or parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Oven times vary; approximately 35 minutes is a good estimate.
  10. Cool and Slice: Remove from oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing to allow them to set.

Notes

  • Ensure apples are chopped into uniform small pieces for even baking.
  • Watch the baking time closely; ovens vary and overbaking can dry out the brownies.
  • Use salted butter as specified to balance the sweetness.
  • Cooling in the pan before cutting helps the brownies hold their shape.
  • Optional: Substitute pecans with walnuts for a different nutty flavor.

Keywords: apple brownies, cinnamon apple dessert, pecan brownies, moist apple dessert, baked apple treats

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