Soft Spiced Apple Brownies (Printable Version)
Tender apple-studded brownies finished with a luscious maple glaze for cozy, comforting flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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240 grams all-purpose flour
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7 grams baking powder
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2 grams salt
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3 grams ground cinnamon
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1 gram ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, melted
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200 grams brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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5 milliliters pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
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150 grams peeled, cored, chopped tart apples
→ Maple Glaze
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120 grams powdered sugar, sifted
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80 milliliters pure maple syrup
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30 milliliters whole milk
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour an 20x20 cm baking pan or line it with parchment paper ensuring corners are fully covered to prevent sticking.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until uniformly combined and free of lumps.
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In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar until mostly dissolved and glossy to achieve a tender crumb.
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Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract until batter is smooth and slightly lightened in color.
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Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients carefully, mixing until just combined to avoid developing gluten which would toughen the texture.
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Gently fold chopped apples into the batter with a spatula, ensuring even distribution while maintaining batter lightness.
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Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly to edges with a spatula. Bake on middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
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Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan to firm up and prevent crumbling when cut.
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Whisk powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl. Gradually add milk until the glaze flows in ribbons but remains thick enough to hold shape.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled brownies using a fork for fine lines or spoon for thicker coverage. Slice into squares and serve.
# Notes:
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Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness and firmness. Allow full cooling before glazing to ensure the glaze sets properly without melting.