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Perfect Cast Iron Loaded Apple Pie Skillet Recipe Easy Patriotic Dessert

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A quick and easy cast iron skillet apple pie loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with fresh patriotic berries, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar
  • 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) cold water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled, cored, and sliced thin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup (75 g) fresh blueberries
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Slowly add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Toss sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cast iron skillet in oven to heat.
  5. Lightly flour a surface and roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick.
  6. Remove hot skillet from oven, brush bottom and sides with butter. Pour apple filling evenly into skillet.
  7. Lay dough over apples, tucking edges around skillet rim. Cut slits in dough to vent steam.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes. Scatter strawberries and blueberries on top in a pattern.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter for a flaky crust. Preheat the cast iron skillet for a crispy bottom. If crust edges brown too fast, cover with foil halfway through baking. Rolling dough between parchment paper makes it easier. Dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and chilled. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with cold coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: apple pie, cast iron skillet, patriotic dessert, easy apple pie, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert

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