Description
Indulge in these delicious apple brownies topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups peeled and finely diced apples
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15–20 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup and warm for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and pourable.
- Pour the maple glaze over the warm brownies and spread evenly.
- Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use firm, slightly tart apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg