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Chewy Apple Brownies with Maple Glaze

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Make thick, chewy apple brownies featuring cinnamon spice and topped with a simple maple glaze and toasted pecans. This is an easy fall baking recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup peeled and finely diced Granny Smith apples (about 1 large apple)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the diced apples and toasted pecans.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add the second tablespoon of milk if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Pour the glaze over the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra chewy brownies, slightly underbake them by about 2 minutes.
  • Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant before chopping and adding them to the batter.
  • If you prefer a cake-like texture, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients.

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