Fudgy Apple Chocolate Brownies Recipe
These fudgy apple chocolate brownies have a rich chocolate center filled with tender pieces of fresh apple and plenty of chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate finely chopped
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1¼ cups peeled apple cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Microwave the butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Cool for five minutes.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, whisking until glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Toss the diced apple with one tablespoon of the dry mixture.
- Fold the remaining dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture just until combined.
- Fold in the apples and ½ cup of chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 32 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool completely in the pan for at least two hours before lifting out and cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- Use a firm baking apple such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith.
- Cut the apple into small, even pieces so it becomes tender during the baking time.
- Don’t overbake the brownies. A toothpick with moist crumbs is a better sign of doneness than a completely clean toothpick.
- For clean slices, allow the brownies to cool completely and wipe the knife between cuts.