A delicious spin on the classic brownie, the taste of fall is packed into each bite!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups peeled and diced tart apples (about 1 1/2 lb.)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
3. Stir together brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
4. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture, and stir until blended.
5. Stir in apples and pecans.
6. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan; spread in an even layer.
7. Bake at 350º for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely (about 1 hour). Cut into bars.