Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe
A classic Southern-style Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe with buttery layers of pie crust, caramelized brown sugar, and spiced Granny Smith apples baked to golden perfection.
8 Servings
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Skillet Base
- Place ½ cup butter into a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven until the butter has melted completely. Remove the skillet and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar. Return to the oven briefly to allow the sugar to warm while preparing the apples.
First Crust and Apple Layer
- Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully place one refrigerated pie crust directly over the brown sugar layer. Arrange half of the sliced apples evenly on top of the crust. Sprinkle with ½ cup of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Second Crust and Apple Layer
- Place the second pie crust over the apples. Top with the remaining apple slices and sprinkle with another ½ cup of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Final Crust and Topping
- Cover with the third pie crust. Sprinkle with ¼ cup white sugar and dot the top with small chunks of butter. Using a sharp knife, cut four slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
Serve
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
To prepare this Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe gluten free, substitute the refrigerated pie crusts with a certified gluten-free pie crust (either homemade or store-bought). Ensure all other ingredients, including the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, are verified gluten-free.