Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Brownies with a sweet maple glaze. Combining tender apples and warm spices, these brownies offer a perfect balance of fruity freshness and rich, buttery sweetness. Ideal for an autumn dessert or anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped apples
Maple Glaze (optional)
- Maple syrup (quantity per preference, typically 2-3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk until well blended to evenly distribute the spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar until smooth. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well to incorporate fully.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter and maintain tenderness.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled, cored, and chopped apples into the batter, evenly distributing the fruit chunks without crushing them.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before drizzling with maple syrup glaze if desired. The glazing adds a luscious sweetness that complements the apple and spice flavors.
Notes
- Ensure apples are peeled and chopped evenly to ensure consistent texture inside the brownies.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough brownies.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on oven calibration; start checking at 30 minutes.
- For an extra maple flavor, consider incorporating maple syrup into the wet ingredients or adding a maple glaze after baking.
- Serve brownies cooled to allow flavors to set and to make them easier to slice cleanly.
