A delightful and moist dessert perfect for fall, these apple brownies are topped with a sweet maple glaze for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for the glaze)
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Pinch of salt (for the glaze)
Instructions
Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Make the wet mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples—don’t overmix, or the brownies may turn dense.
Bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and slightly crisp at the edges. Let cool completely in the pan before glazing.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed to thin.
Finish: Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled apple brownies. Let set for about 15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Cooling and glazing time has been added to the total time for a more accurate estimate.
