Description
These Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, combining the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh chopped apples for a moist, flavorful treat. Finished with a sweet maple glaze, they make a perfect dessert or snack that brings the cozy flavors of fall into every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating them well to ensure the batter is well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to dense brownies.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the peeled, cored, and chopped apples, distributing them evenly through the batter without breaking them down too much.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the brownies are fully baked.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before applying the maple glaze to ensure the glaze sets nicely and doesn’t melt into the brownies.
Notes
- Make sure the apples are finely chopped to ensure they bake properly and distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the brownies tender and moist.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- You can substitute apples with pears for a different but equally delicious flavor.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before glazing to avoid a runny glaze.
