Description
These Moist Apple Brownies are delightful apple bars filled with chunks of fresh apple and crunchy walnuts. Combining warm apple pie spices with a tender brownie base, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, moist, and nutty flavors. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these apple brownies will surely bring smiles to your family and friends.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp apple pie spice, or cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 2 cups peeled chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Optionally, line it with parchment paper to easily remove the brownies for slicing.
- Mix the wet ingredients and sugars: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter with the brown and granulated sugars until smooth, ensuring any lumps of brown sugar are fully dissolved.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then blend in the vanilla extract and apple pie spice (or cinnamon) for that warm, aromatic flavor.
- Incorporate apples and walnuts: Gently fold the chopped peeled apples and walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until well combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the brownies: Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool somewhat in the pan before slicing into 16 bars. Enjoy these moist apple-filled treats as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift out the brownies for clean slicing.
- Do not overbake, as the brownies can quickly become dry; moist crumbs on a toothpick are ideal.
- Peeling the apples ensures they soften nicely and meld into the batter.
- You can substitute apple pie spice with ground cinnamon if preferred.
- Chopped pecans or almonds can be used instead of walnuts for variation.
