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Delicious skillet apple pie brownies for a holiday treat

Skillet Apple Pie Brownies

These Skillet Apple Pie Brownies offer a delightful fusion of fudgy chocolate brownies and warm, spiced apple pie filling, all baked conveniently in one pan. A perfect treat for any occasion, combining two classic desserts into one irresistible dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet (or oven-safe pan)
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Toothpick

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (113g)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar (100g) (light or dark)
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour (90g)
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (45g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips (170g) (semi-sweet or dark)

For the Apple Pie Filling

  • 2 medium Baking apples (about 3 cups sliced) (like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions
 

Preparing the Luscious Apple Filling

  • Peel, core, and slice your chosen apples into even, bite-sized pieces.
  • In a cast-iron skillet (or oven-safe pan), melt butter over medium heat, then add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender-crisp and the sugars are slightly caramelized.
  • Stir in the flour and lemon juice (if using), and cook for another minute until thickened, then remove from heat and set aside.

Mixing the Fudgy Brownie Batter

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C); if not using a cast iron skillet for the apples, lightly grease and flour an 8 or 9-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
  • Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is completely mixed in before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Assembling and Baking Your Skillet Apple Pie Brownies

  • Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared skillet and spread it evenly.
  • Carefully spoon the apple pie filling over the brownie layer, gently spreading it to cover.
  • Place dollops of the remaining brownie batter over the apple filling; it does not need to be perfectly spread as the brownies will expand when they bake.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie part comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  • Let the skillet apple pie brownies cool a little in the skillet before serving, which helps them firm up and makes them easier to scoop.

Notes

Optional toppings include caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or chopped nuts. Allowing the brownies to cool slightly in the skillet will make them firmer and easier to scoop.