Chewy Apple Brownies with Pecans for Cozy Fall Bliss

These Apple Brownies offer a chewy texture with tart apples and pecans, perfect for fall gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 12 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Batter Ingredients

1/2 cup Butter Salted, softened
1 cup Sugar Can reduce to 3/4 cup
1 large Egg
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice

Mix-Ins

1 cup Chopped Apples Mix of tart and sweet varieties
1/2 cup Toasted Pecans Can replace with walnuts

Equipment

8x8 baking dish
mixing bowl
Skillet
spatula
whisk

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking dish.
Toast the chopped pecans in a small skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks, set aside about one cup.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg.
Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, mixing gently until combined.
Fold in the apples and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-45 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
Allow to cool in the dish for 15-30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These apple brownies are customizable with different nut choices and spices.

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