Apple Brownies
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients:
For the brownies:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp baking powder
For the apple layer:
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1–2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Prepare the apple layer:
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In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
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Make the brownie batter:
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In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
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Assemble the brownies:
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Spread half of the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
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Sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the batter.
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Carefully spread the remaining brownie batter over the apples (it’s okay if some apples peek through).
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Bake:
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool and serve:
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Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
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Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce.
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Tips & Variations:
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🍏 Apple variety: Use sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
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🍫 Chocolatey twist: Fold in chocolate chips with the brownie batter.
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🍯 Caramel addition: Drizzle caramel over the top before baking for an extra indulgent treat.
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🥧 Mini apple brownies: Bake in a muffin tin for portable individual servings.
I can also provide a spiced apple blondie version that uses brown sugar and cinnamon for a lighter, chewy texture instead of traditional cocoa brownies. Do you want that version?
