Apple Orange Brownies Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Orange Brownies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
• Applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• Orange Rind
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Nuts
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make Apple Orange Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until well combined.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in ½ cup applesauce, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
8. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.