Maple Pecan Brownies

An adaptation of the classica American chocolate brownies, using pecan nuts and maple syrup to give a delicious alternative.


Ingredients: [makes 12]

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup light soft brown sugar
6 tbsp maple syrup
2 eggs
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup pecan nuts, chopped
3/4 cup plain chocolate chips [semisweet]
1/4 cup unsalted butter


1. Preheat the oven 180 C. Grease and line the cake tin.

2. Place the melted butter, sugar, 4 tbsp maple syrup, eggs and flour in a bowl and beat for 1 minute until smooth.

3. Stir in the nuts and transfer to the prepared tin. Smooth the surface and bake for 30 minutes, until risen and firm to touch. Remove from the oven, cool in the tin for 10 mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

4. Melt the choc. chips, butter and remaining syrup in a small pan over a low heat. Cool slightly.

5. Spread over the cooled cake. Leave for 5 mins to set.