Description
Apple Brownies are chewy, spiced dessert bars that capture all the cozy warmth of fall. Made with fresh apples, brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cinnamon, these treats are part cake, part blondie, and completely irresistible. Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall potlucks, or weekend baking, each bite offers a sweet, nostalgic blend of apples and spice with a soft, chewy center and caramelized crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups (about 2 medium) apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Optional Toppings: Powdered sugar or vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Add apples: Fold in chopped apples and nuts (if using). Batter will be thick and chunky.
- Bake: Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Let cool completely before cutting. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze on top.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix — it keeps the bars chewy and moist.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Cool before slicing for neat squares.
- For a healthier version, replace half the butter with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fall Recipes, Apple Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Brownies, Fall Desserts, Apple Dessert Bars, Easy Apple Recipes, Thanksgiving Desserts, Cinnamon Apple Bars, Fresh Apple Recipes, Chewy Apple Blondies