Description
These Creamy Apple Brownies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm apple flavors. The fudgy brownie base provides a decadent foundation for the tender, spiced apple topping, creating a truly irresistible treat perfect for any occasion, especially during the autumn months.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Brownies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Apple Topping:
- 3 medium apples (such as Gala or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread Brownie Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Prepare the Apple Topping: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Add Apple Topping: Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies (avoiding an apple chunk) comes out with moist crumbs. The apple topping should be tender.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, you can add a swirl of cream cheese mixture to the brownie batter before adding the apple topping.
- Ensure your apples are not overly ripe, as they can become too mushy when baked.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg