Mini cast iron skillets can be used for all sorts of meals. Everything from breakfast, to appetizers/dips, loaves of bread, main meals, and even desserts. Cast iron skillets are perfect when are wanting a rustic presentation and these 6 Easy Mini Cast Iron Skillet Fruit Pies take eating dessert to a whole new level!
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In this post, I share how to make 6 Easy Mini Cast Iron Skillet Fruit Pies!
Each recipe begins with:
- One no-fail pie crust recipe
- A basic fruit filling
- Spices – depends on the fruit used in the pie
- All pie toppings are interchangeable
Easy, No-Fail, Speed Pie Crust Recipe
No-Fail Patted Pie Dough
This easy, no-fail pie crust recipe works great either rolled out or simply patted into a pie pan or skillet. There’s no need to worry about mess-ups either. Simply roll the dough back into a ball, then re-roll it. Easy peasy!
To make a patted crust, place the ball of dough in your pie pan or 8-inch to 9-inch cast-iron skillet and pat the crust until it completely covers the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough from around the top rim of the pie pan/skillet with a sharp knife. Next, add the filling and bake according to the directions.
Basic Fruit Filling
Basic Fruit Filling is a combination of the following:
- 3 tablespoons minute tapioca (uncooked)
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Spices – usually cinnamon but may vary according to the fruit used
Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie is always a fall favorite!
Apple pie and ice cream are listed in the top 5 of America’s all-time favorite desserts. What’s not to love about this combo?
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast-iron skillet.
- Peel 4 to 5 medium-size apples. You can use your favorite apples, or you can mix different apple varieties. For my pie, I used two Red Delicious and three Gala apples.
- Slice / chop the apples into a medium-size mixing bowl.
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling + 2 teaspoons apple pie spice.
- Place apple mixture into pie crust. Dot the top of the crust with butter and a sprinkle of granulated sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the top crust is golden brown.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean or cinnamon ice cream.
Who can resist a yummy Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Peach Pie?
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast-iron skillet.
- Peel 5 – 6 medium-sized peaches – any variety.
- Slice peaches and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Place peach mixture into pie crust. Dot top crust with butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar. (I used a mini heart-shaped fondant cutter to make the top crust).
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the top crust is golden brown.
- Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and slices of fresh peaches.
Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Pie is yet another personal favorite.
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast iron skillet.
- With cool water, rinse 2 pints of fresh blueberries; drain well and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling.
- Place blueberry mixture into pie crust. Spread softened butter on the top crust and a sprinkle of granulated sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the top crust is golden brown.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream of frozen blueberry yogurt.
Rock the house with a tasty Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Cherry Pie.
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast-iron skillet.
- With cool water, rinse 1-quart cherries; drain well and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl. (I used frozen organic cherries from my parent’s farm).
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling.
- Place cherry mixture into pie crust. Dot top crust with butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar. (I used a mini flower fondant cutter to make the top crust).
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the top crust is golden brown.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Berries-in-the-Snow Dessert
Don’t forget about a delicious Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Pie!
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast-iron skillet.
- With cool water, rinse 1-quart blackberries; drain well and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl. (I used frozen organic blackberries from my parent’s farm).
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling.
- Place blackberry mixture into pie crust.
- To make cobbler topping: combine 1 cup rolled oats + 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 heaping tablespoon flour. Evenly spread over top of the pie.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped topping or vanilla bean ice cream.
How to make a Blackberry Mojito
Apricots are scrumptious in Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Apricot Pie.
- Make one recipe of No-Fail Pie Crust and place in a mini cast-iron skillet.
- With cool water, rinse 7 – 8 apricots.
- Cut apricots in half (leave peels on) remove seeds and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add one recipe for Basic Fruit Filling.
- Place apricot mixture into pie crust. Spread softened butter on the top crust and a sprinkle of granulated sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the center of the pie is “set” and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Why A Mini Cast Iron Skillet?
Serving freshly baked pie in a mini cast iron skillet adds a cozy rustic charm and warmth to any meal. Mini Cast Iron Skillet Pies are all equally delicious!!! I recommend making one of each and invite your friends and family over for a “Taste Testing Party!” Be sure to have some vanilla bean ice cream on hand too!
Fun party idea: bake several of your favorite pie recipes, set up a topping station (various flavors of ice cream and/or whipped topping) and let your guest try a slice of each! How fun would that be???
OR… you can light a couple of candles, add a couple of scoops of ice cream, grab two forks and share your favorite flavor of pie with your love. Mmm Mmm Good!
Enjoy!
Linda
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