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Apple Pecan Chewies

Stacey – September 19, 2019 – 36 Comments

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Apple Pecan Chewies on cooling rack with apple

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Hey friends! Today’s temperature in the deep south tops out at a brisk 89° and I’m feeling the cooler temps of fall just around the corner.  (I’m kidding of course!)

Summer is seriously seeming to linger forever this year and we are desperately hoping for some cool weather soon.  We’ve recently been breaking temp records at 103° and it is just miserable.

This week, getting in the kitchen and baking up some fall-flavored treats is my desperate attempt to usher in some relief.  It hasn’t worked yet, but I’m holding out hope.

Apple Pecan Chewies stacked

These Apple Pecan Chewies are a delicious take on my classic Pecan Chewies – which are one of my absolute favorite things.  They’re like the easiest, most delicious blondies you’ve every had – tons of caramel flavor and the perfect chewy texture.  If you haven’t made them, you really should jump over there and try them. I feel like they are one of the most delicious things I’ve got on the blog, but they’re often overlooked – I think because they just seem so dang easy. But despite the simple ingredients and the super easy prep, they are just as I said… simply amazing.

This version expands on that chewy, caramelly (Is that a word?) deliciousness and adds in apples and the warm flavors of fall – cinnamon and nutmeg.  So. Dang. Good.

Apple Pecan Chewies served on cooling rack

A few things to take note of:

After much testing, I prefer to use a metal baking pan with these instead of a glass baking dish.  Adding apples adds a considerable amount of moisture and several of the times I made this in glass, the result was sort of soggy bars.  Since metal is a better conductor of heat, the chewies brown faster and hold together better since the edges are cooked a little firmer.  It’s not guaranteed, but it’s a little bit of an insurance policy.

When choosing apples for this recipe, any firm-fleshed apples will work.  There’s the classic Granny Smith that’s always great for baking; but I also love Fuji, Jazz, and Honeycrisp for these.

Y’all enjoy!

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Apple Pecan Chewies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

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

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly spray a 13x9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla to a large bowl and blend well by hand. Add beaten eggs, stir well. Add flour and stir until all lumps are gone. Folding in apples and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake approximately 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown - being cautious not to over cook. They might still be jiggly in the middle. Allow to cool then slice and serve.
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  1. Linda Jackson

    January 31, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    Delicious, will definitely make this again.

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    • Stacey

      January 31, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  2. Barbara

    October 7, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    Very good and easy to make!

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    • Stacey

      October 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. LouAnn Loomis

    September 11, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    Oh my! I think I’m making these for coffee hour at church next week!

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    • Stacey

      September 12, 2022 at 10:45 am

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  4. Linda

    April 27, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    How do you think these would turn out with half the sugar?

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    • Stacey

      April 28, 2022 at 8:28 am

      I’m not sure, I haven’t tested it that way?

      Reply
  5. Jackie

    September 20, 2021 at 10:11 am

    I made these over the weekend and they were oh so flavorful, but the were crumbly and were a bit underbaked in the middle. I even baked for 10 or 15 extra minutes. Any suggestions?

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    • Stacey

      September 20, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      The chewies will always feel a little underbaked – that’s how they stay chewy. That said, the water content from the particular variety of apple you used could certainly have some effect. Do you remember what kind you use?

      Reply
  6. Carmen

    September 14, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    How should these be stored? Thank you!

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    • Stacey

      September 15, 2021 at 10:41 am

      They’re fine on the counter for a day or so, but will be refrigerated if not eaten within that time.

      Reply
  7. Toni-Lynn Verket

    October 9, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    Can these be frozen once baked?

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    • Stacey

      October 12, 2020 at 8:36 am

      I don’t see why not. 🙂

      Reply
  8. holly

    September 15, 2020 at 9:45 am

    i was wondering , do you think i can use the homemade apple sauce i made in place of the apple?

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    • Stacey

      September 15, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      I’m worried the applesauce might make these too dense and heavy.

      Reply
  9. patricia

    September 13, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Love your recipes. Most put me walking an extra 2 miles a day!! Wondered if you thought I could use Bisquick instead of self rising flour

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    • Stacey

      September 14, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Ha! Unfortunately, in this case, Bisquick won’t work as a replacement for the flour.

      Reply
  10. Louise

    February 1, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    I had too much time on my hands this morning. Yeaaaaah, these are to die for. Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      February 3, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Ha! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  11. Charleen

    November 18, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    I made these last week WOW!!They were delicious. Baked them in a glass pan,baked beautiful ly. Will be making these again.

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    • Stacey

      November 18, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      So glad they turned out so great for you!!

      Reply
  12. Melissa

    October 10, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Oh yum! I will be trying this for sure! I’m heading to the orchard this weekend and I’m really feeling all things apple right now. This is first on my list of apple goodies to make.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 10, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      So jealous! Y’all have fun!

      Reply
  13. Victoria

    September 26, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    By far one of the best apple recipes I’ve tried! I made a pan for dessert and it was demolished by my family the same night except for the piece I wrapped up for myself to have for breakfast lol!! Very rich with the butter but most definitely worth it. My daughter already wants me to make it again. Will probably be made a couple times a month. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 27, 2019 at 11:33 am

      Wonderful! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them and you got to look like a rock star!

      Reply
  14. Debbie Cabler

    September 22, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    September 22, 2019 – I made the Apple Pecan Chewies this evening and they were delicious. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Stacey

      September 23, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Wonderful! I’m so glad they turned out great for you!!

      Reply
  15. Emily

    September 20, 2019 at 8:10 am

    Wow! I’ll have to try these soon! It has been the same temps here and very humid. At the grocery stores I have seen “pumpkin spice” this and that, but I just can’t get in the fall mood yet because of the weather. Maybe these will put me in the fall mood! Hopefully it will cool off soon!

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    • Stacey

      September 20, 2019 at 9:03 am

      Thanks, Emily! Hope y’all see some relief soon!

      Reply
  16. Claudine

    September 19, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Stacey,
    I absolutely LOVE your Pecan Chewies and I know I’ll love these as well I’m going to bake these as soon as this unbearable heat in Texas lets up. I may even try to bake them in my Air Fryer Oven as I will not have to fire up my oven and heat up the kitchen using it. Thank you for sharing another of your wonderful recipes.
    Claudine in Fort Worth, TX

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    • Stacey

      September 20, 2019 at 9:05 am

      I’m so glad you love them, Claudine! I always feel like they’re overlooked. Let me know how the air fryer works!

      Reply

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