Description
Fall in love with the rustic charm of these chewy Apple Brownies—packed with juicy chunks of apple, cozy cinnamon spice, and crunchy nuts. This easy recipe delivers the comfort of apple pie with the simplicity of a one-bowl bake, perfect for dessert, a cozy snack, or a sweet breakfast idea. Whether you’re after a quick treat, a back-to-school snack, or a healthy-ish option for dessert bars, these apple brownies offer one of the best food ideas for using up those crisp autumn apples. Soft, moist, and warmly spiced—your new favorite easy recipe is just 40 minutes away.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment or grease.
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
6. Fold in chopped apples and nuts (if using).
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to keep texture during baking.
Let brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg