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Apple Brownies with Pecans

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These chewy, cake-like apple brownies are packed with tender apple chunks, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans—perfect for a cozy fall snack or dessert. Quick to make and crowd-pleasing, they deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, roughly chopped (toast for more flavor)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
  2. Peel and dice apples into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel if extra juicy.
  3. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in diced apples and chopped pecans. Add dried cranberries or white chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick (should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs).
  10. Cool in pan for at least 20 minutes. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into squares.

Notes

For best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Toast pecans for deeper flavor. If apples are very juicy, add 1 tablespoon flour to the batter. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Brownies freeze well and taste even better the next day as flavors meld.

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