Quick and Easy Apple Brownies (Apple Bars)
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Quick and Easy Apple Brownies (Apple Bars)
Description
Quick and Easy Apple Brownies (Apple Bars) use softened unsalted butter creamed with sugar, then enriched with eggs and vanilla to create a fluffy base. Incorporating small pieces of peeled and cored Granny Smith apples and chopped walnuts adds moistness and texture. The dry ingredients, including flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, are folded in to maintain a tender crumb. Baking in a single 9x13-inch pan yields bars with a golden-brown crust and soft interior. The cinnamon complements the apples' natural tartness while walnuts contribute a nutty crunch.
These bars can be served cut into squares or rectangles, ideal for sharing or lunchboxes. Their balanced sweetness and dense structure make them handy as a snack or dessert. They pair well with coffee or tea and can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
The recipe’s instructions include tips for preheating the oven and preparing the pan with either butter or parchment for easy removal. Cooling the bars on a wire rack before cutting helps maintain clean edges. The use of baking soda and powder gives a subtle lift, and stirring the apples and nuts in by hand ensures even distribution without overmixing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cup apple Granny Smith or other baking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup walnut chopped
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Apples and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and/or line it with parchment paper; set aside. Peel and seed the apples, then chop them into small pieces.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Stir in the chopped apples and walnuts by hand.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased and lined pan, and level it with a fork. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Cool the brownies on a wired rack completely. Cut into bars to your desired size.
- Serving Idea: If you're looking to elevate this indulgent dessert, serve your apple bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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