

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Once the apples have cooked and begin to soften, add the cornstarch mixture to the apple and sir. In a small ramekin, mix together the cornstarch and water until dissolved.Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the apples and allow them to cook for 3-5 minutes. In a large saute pan, melt the butter on medium high heat.After the pie is baking it is an absolute must to serve the pie with vanilla ice cream! There is no other way! I really like this pie crust recipe if I am making it from scratch. However, you can totally use your own pie crust recipe. As the crumble topping bakes, the topping turns golden brown, and it’s amazing! For the crust, I used a store-bought pie crust. It is soft and crispy the way it is supposed to be. The best part of this cast-iron Dutch Apple Pie is the crumble. So, I use a little cornstarch for reassurance. Absolutely, I have made pies before without the use of cornstarch and the problem with it for me is filling doesn’t get thick enough for me. I have read some blogs and articles where avid bakers swear against using cornstarch. Lastly, I do add some cornstarch to help it thicken. I add some cinnamon and nutmeg for flavor. To make my apple filling, I simply cook my apples in some butter, add a little granulated sugar and light brown sugar to help the apples thicken. I guess you can say I like the insurance of knowing the fruit filling is made to the thickness that I want.

However, I prefer to make my apple pie filling first and then transfer it to the pie dish. When it comes to the filling, I’ve seen pies where the fruit is placed in the pie dish and it thickens on its own. However, I prefer to make my apple pie filling first There are many ways people make their pies. There are any ways people make their pies. I think she will be proud of her first grandchild for making this Skillet Dutch Apple Pie. Although my grandmother is no longer here, when I make pies or anything where I knead the dough, I use that opportunity to connect with my grandmother through another dimension, space, and time. With every knead and every dusting of flour, I remember being in the kitchen with my Grandma Daisy watching her knead dough to make biscuits and thinking it was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.

Although this isn’t my favorite step, I love making pies. I just don’t enjoy the feeling of my hands being caked with…stuff and it takes forever to get that “stuff” off of your hands and out of your nails. I mean, putting my hands in dough or meat isn’t my favorite step in any recipe. Here is the funny thing about me and baking pies, I love them but there is a part of me that doesn’t like to get my hands dirty. This Cast Iron Dutch Apple Pie is filled with tart apples layered on top of a buttery and flaky pie crust sprinkled with a crunchy crumb topping. Enjoy this delicious rustic Skillet Dutch Apple Pie Recipe as it is a perfect dessert for the Fall.
