Description
Soft, moist dessert bars packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and rich buttery flavor. These comforting apple brownies are easy to prepare and perfect for fall baking or a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These brownies can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you prefer a softer texture, use sweeter apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
