At first glance, and while it's still in the pan, doesn't this look a bit like Dorie's French Apple Cake? (See photo at bottom of page.) Putting it together was a bit the same too. It seemed over-laden with apples and not enough batter. But it was a much stiffer dough than Dorie's.
The recipe was in the October issue of Martha Stewart's Living and the magazine pictured them plain, but I added a little glaze with some Calvados in it.
Of course. :)
Apple Brownies
Martha Stewart's Living, October 2012, adapted from The Apple Lover's Cookbook by Amy Traverso
Ingredients:
1 stick salted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (I used Granny Smith)
Method:
Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter an 8 x 11 baking dish.
Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In your mixer, beat the egg, sugar and butter until pale and light. By hand, add the walnuts and apples. Then add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Spread the batter in the pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack then cut into 12 bars.
Glaze if you wish. Confectioners sugar mixed with almond or vanilla flavoring, or a little Calvados.
Bars can be stored airtight up to 5 days.
What a great recipe! This treat must be heavenly.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
My husband adores Calvados. We have a hard time finding the good stuff. Had it once and it was fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I've ever had an apple brownie. What a great idea. Hope your move is going well.
Sam
Oh Barbara - what a perfect idea for Fall - I LOVE these
ReplyDeleteMary x
They sound good - although I don't think I've ever seen a brownie with no chocolate!
ReplyDeleteThey look great..and they do look like Dorie's Apple cake..I need to get some Calvados..I bet it makes that icing far far better than just the ordinary..
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ReplyDeleteAnother winning recipe Barbara. I love the addition of the glaze.
ReplyDeleteCalvados in the glaze? Yes, please!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Pinned and DEFINITELY on the will-bake agenda for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteD E L I C I O U S ♥
ReplyDeleteVery yummy, I love apple desserts and love that there are so many delicious variations, yours looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat tasty looking apple brownies! they sure look very delectable too! :)
ReplyDeleteFirst, great pictures too!
There is something so perfect about these brownies :D
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Choc Chip Uru
Of course you would add glaze!
ReplyDeleteI could eat a whole pan of those, I'm thinking...
Love the glace Barbara!
ReplyDeleteThe glaze is what sold me, Barbara. Calvados glaze?? Wow. I love apple desserts (don't get me started on my lifelong search to duplicate gram's applecake). I bet these fortify you for packing (between books and dishes I think of moving as the worst horror imaginable!)>
ReplyDeleteCalvados icing? I like the way you think.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, these look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the glaze must make the brownie! Delicious.
ReplyDeleteApple brownies are new to me, but these sound terrific. (And the glaze definitely takes them over the top!)
ReplyDeleteI too love adding fruits in brownies. These seasonal bars sound and look delectable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful treat! I love that you added the glaze -- it looks like the perfect topping!
ReplyDeletethe glaze was a good call, barbara--you're a wise woman. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my yum. I've been obsessed with apples this season and these brownies look delightful!
ReplyDeleteSues
Sometimes you see a recipe and you just know you are going to love it. For me this is one of those recipes
ReplyDeleteI have been craving an apple dessert and this one sounds wonderful, Barbara! Love the drizzle of icing with Calvados - mmmmm!
ReplyDeleteyour Calvados glaze is pure inspiration. these look simply delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely craving for that apple Brownies.
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