Description
Warm apple brownies filled with cinnamon, pecans, and chunks of fresh apple. A cozy, buttery dessert that captures the flavors of fall—perfect for Thanksgiving or any crisp autumn day.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, salted, room temp (112 g)
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1 cup sugar (200 g)
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1 egg
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1 cup all-purpose flour (133 g)
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 cup chopped apple pieces (100 g)
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1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces (53 g)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
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Toast the pecans in a small pan until fragrant; set aside to cool.
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Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks (about 1/2 inch).
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
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Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just incorporated.
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Fold in the apples and pecans. The batter will be sticky and moist.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
Notes
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for their tart-sweet balance.
For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: : Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg