Salt & Pepper Caramel Brownies - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing the pan
• 3/4 cup (3 3/8 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fleur de sel or kosher salt, for sprinkling