iron skillet apple pie recipe

Fall is the season of crisp apples, and what better way to enjoy them than with a delicious apple pie? Today we’re sharing our recipe for Iron Skillet Apple Pie, along with a bonus recipe for Apple Dutch Baby – because we can’t resist anything apple-related this time of year.

Iron Skillet Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
• 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled and cored apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place the pie crust in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and crimp the edges.
3. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, making sure to distribute the apples evenly. Dot the top with the butter pieces.
5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
6. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Apple Dutch Baby

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the apples, stirring to coat.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the apples in the skillet.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown and puffed.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
8. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving.

We hope you enjoy these two delicious apple recipes as much as we do. They’re perfect for a cozy fall breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Bon appétit!