Aunt Essie's Apple Brownies

Name: Aunt Essie's Apple Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 c butter, melted; 2 c sugar; 2 eggs; 2-3 c apples, peeled, cored and chopped; 1 c chopped pecans; 2 c flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tsp cinnamon

By Renée G.
@ReneeCooks

Aunt Essie was my great aunt. Don't know why she called these 'brownies,' unless it's because they are cut into squares. They have been in my family for years; they are light; not too sweet and the perfect accompaniment for your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

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I love how easy this recipe is. The aroma while it was baking took me back to when my Granny used to bake. The end result is a very tasty cake that is supremely moist and very flavorful. I would serve this any time of any day and it has now become a family favorite! The Test Kitchen

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

50 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 c

butter, melted
2 c

sugar
2

eggs
2-3 c

apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 c

chopped pecans
2 c

flour
1 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

salt
3 tsp

cinnamon

How to Make Aunt Essie's Apple Brownies

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 9” X 13” baking dish (I now use non-stick cooking spray.)
In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and eggs. Stir in apples and nuts.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, and fold into apple mixture.
Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and bake for 50 minutes.
Cool, in baking dish on wire rack. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped topping or a scoop of ice cream, if you like.