Description
Grandma’s Iron Skillet Apple Pie features a rich, buttery caramelized crust and a warmly spiced apple filling. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it delivers a nostalgic, homey dessert perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith and/or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 prepared pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In your cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the brown sugar until it bubbles and forms a caramel-like base.
- Lay one pie crust over the caramel mixture in the skillet.
- In a bowl, mix the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, flour, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the apple mixture over the crust in the skillet and spread it evenly.
- Cover with the second pie crust, trim and crimp the edges, and cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth.
- Use a lattice crust on top for a decorative appearance.
- Mix in raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Substitute half the apples with pears for variation.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
