These are a delicious take on my classic Pecan Chewies, which are one of my absolute favorite things. Here we add apples and the warm flavors of fall – cinnamon and nutmeg. I prefer to use a metal baking pan with these instead of a glass baking dish to help avoid soggy bars.

Make this dessert more than once by using Fuji, Jazz and Honeycrisp apples. (Southern Bite)

Y’all enjoy.

Apple Pecan Chewies

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 large firm apple, peeled, cored and finely diced (I like Fuji, Granny Smith, Jazz or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and lightly spray a 13- x 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and vanilla to a large bowl and blend well by hand.
3. Add beaten eggs; stir well.
4. Add flour and stir until all lumps are gone, folding in apples and pecans.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake about 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown, being cautious not to overcook. They might still be jiggly in the middle.
7. Allow to cool, then slice and serve.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”