Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description: Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with love and care, this recipe combines the sweetness of apples with warm spices, all nestled in a flaky crust, creating a dessert that will leave everyone craving for more.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | unsalted butter |
| 3 | golden delicious apples |
| 3 | granny smith apples |
| 1/2 | brown sugar |
| 1/2 | sugar |
| 1/2 | cinnamon |
| 1/4 | nutmeg |
| 1/4 | salt |
| 1 | cornstarch |
| 2 | flour |
| 1 1/2 | all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | sugar |
| 1 | baking powder |
| 2 3/4 | unsalted butter |
| 1/2 | half-and-half |
| 1/4 | vanilla |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- Melt butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the apple slices and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Gently stir the sugar mixture into the apples.
- Continue to cook until the apples are soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Topping:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut 2 3/4 tablespoons of unsalted butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add half-and-half and vanilla to the flour mixture. Quickly blend together.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the biscuit mix on top of the apples, covering most of the center of the apple mixture.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining sugar.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
This Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie is best enjoyed warm, served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy apples and buttery, flaky crust, making it a dessert that will undoubtedly become a family favorite.
