Apple Pie in a Skillet?....Yes Siree! #AppleWeek

Today is the final day of #AppleWeek.  I have so enjoyed sharing a new apple recipe with you each day and seeing what all the others have shared each day.  My to make list  is getting huge.  I will be breaking in my new kitchen this fall, big time.

Today we are invited to post Anything Apple.  I was hosting a Soup Swap a couple of weeks ago. I invited 3 couples to join us. We all brought soup and I provided a Chopped Apple Salad, some Pumpkin Dinner Rolls and this amazing Apple Pie in a Skillet for dessert.

It was the perfect ending for a casual soup and salad night with friends and it is the perfect ending for this amazing #AppleWeek that we have been sharing with you.  

You start off by caramelizing an assortment of apples in your skillet.  I love using different types of apples in my pies. It gives each bite a different texture and level of sweetness or tartness.  I used some galas, granny smith and honeycrisps in this pie.  

It's easy as can be...after you caramelize the apples, you let them cool for a bit and then you place a pie crust on top of them.  Cut some vent holes and put it in the oven to bake. Once it was baked, I just let it cool right in the skillet.  When it was time for dessert, I brought the skillet to the table and cut into it.  It was a great presentation.

I had eight guests so one pie skillet was the perfect amount. Of course, I am sure had I made two of these pies there would have been no leftovers and absolutely no complaints.  

I want to take a moment to thank Carlee of Cooking with Carlee, for all of her hard work and for allowing me to join in the fun.  Don't forget to scroll past my recipe to the other final shares for this amazing #AppleWeek.

Apple Pie Skillet

adapted from Cuisine at Home

2 T. Butter

6 apples of your choice, (I used 3 varieties) peeled, cored and cut into eighth's.

1/4 c. brown sugar

zest of 1/2 lemon

1/2 t. ground cinnamon

pinch of salt

1/2 c. apple cider

juice of 1/2 lemon

1 T. corn starch

1 pie crust

1 egg, beaten

1 t. sugar

Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over med heat. Add the apples and brown sugar.  Cook for about 5 minutes until apples begin to soften  Reduce heat to low and stir in the cinnamon, salt and zest. Whisk together the cider, lemon juice and cornstarch.  Add to the apples, cook and stir until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes longer.  Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.  Lay the pie crust over the apples and crimp the edges against the skillet.  Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Cut slits to allow the steam to escape and bake in a preheated 400* oven for 20 minutes, rotate pan and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving. Print Recipe

Monday: Appetizers and Drinks

• Apple Brie Roll Up  by Family Around the Table
• Apple Cider Margaritas by A Palatable Pastime
• Apple Cheddar Pinwheels by Cooking With Carlee 
• Apple Pie Martini by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Apple Pie Smoothie by Feeding Big
• Hot Fireball Apple Cider by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Caramel Apple Float by Jolene's Recipe Journal 
• Caramel Apple Martini by A Day in the Life on the Farm 
• Caramel Appletini by The Speckled Palate 
• Crockpot Apple Sauce by I Say Nomato 
• Hot and Boozy Caramel Apple Cider by Love My Messy Messy Mess 
• Mulled Apple Shrub Mule by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures 
• Red Hot Apple Cider by New South Charm
• Roasted Apple and Acorn Squash Soup by Caroline's Cooking 
• Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Tuesday: Main Dishes and Sides

• Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Apple Cider Bread by I Say Nomato 
• Apple-Glazed Pork Chops with Raisins by Love My Messy Messy Mess
• Apple Streusel Muffins by Family Around The Table
• Chicken Salad with Apples and Cranberries by Feeding Big
• Chopped Apple Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm 
• Fall Apples Become Yummy Applesauce for the Year by Crafty Mama in ME 
• Harvest Brats with Apple Slaw by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
• Sausage Stuffed Apples by A Palatable Pastime 
• Sage Pork Chops with Apple Pan Gravy by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Scalloped Apples Casserole by Red Cottage Chronicles 
• Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork by Cooking With Carlee
• Southern Style Fried Apples by New South Charm

Wednesday: Sweet Treats

• Apple and Nut Drop Cookies by A Day in the Life on the Farm 
• Apple Brown Betty by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
• Apple Cider Caramel Sauce by Cooking With Carlee 
• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread by Feeding Big 
• Apple Dumplings by A Palatable Pastime
• Apple Oatmeal Cookies by Jolene's Recipe Journal 
• Apple Pie & Cinnamon Things by Crafty Mama in ME 
• Apple Pie in a Jar by Grumpy's Honeybunch 
• Apple Swirl Buns by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Baked Apples with Chocolate and Caramel by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks 
• Brown Butter Apples by Cricket's Confections 
• Mini Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Nana's Apple Pie by The Crumby Cupcake 
• Sparkling Cider Pound Cake by Family Around The Table

Thursday: Apple Projects

• Apple Bacon Jam by Caroline's Cooking
• Apple Cinnamon Pancake Mix in a Jar by A Palatable Pastime
• Apple Cinnamon Stovetop Potpourri by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Apple Suncatchers by Crafty Mama in ME
• Caramel Apple in a Jar by Family Around The Table
• Homemade Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Packets by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Knit Apple Hat by Jolene's Recipe Journal

Friday: Anything Apple Goes

• 1 Minute Caramel Apple Dip by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
• Apple Brown Betty by A Palatable Pastime
• Apple Bundt Cake With Cider Caramel by Cooking With Carlee 
• Apple Cinnamon Shortcakes by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks 
• Apple Fritters by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Apple Pie Skillet by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Caramelized Apple and Bacon Jam Crostini by Caroline's Cooking
• Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip by New South Charm 
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apple and Peppered Bacon by Feeding Big
• Individual Apple Crisp by Family Around The Table 
• Smoky Apple Pulled Pork by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Slow Cooker Apple Butter by The Crumby Cupcake