Description
Indulge in the timeless delight of Grandma’s Iron Skillet Apple Pie—a rich, caramelized dessert baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet. This comforting classic features tart Granny Smith apples, a buttery, flaky crust, and warm cinnamon sugar, making it a family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 5 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
- 3 (9-inch) refrigerated pre-rolled pie crusts
- 1 cup white sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- ¼ cup white sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Skillet: Place ½ cup butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven until melted. Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter and return the skillet to the oven while preparing apples.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and place one pie crust over the brown sugar layer.
- Add half of the apples and sprinkle with ½ cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Place the second pie crust over the apples.
- Add the remaining apples, then sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Top with the third pie crust, then sprinkle with ¼ cup white sugar and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Cut four slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let the pie cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts between the apple layers for extra crunch.
- Spice Variations: Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for deeper flavor.
- Apple Choices: Mix Granny Smith with Honeycrisp or Fuji for a balanced sweet-tart taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
