This beautiful skillet apple pie is a simple and rich caramel apple pie that everyone will fall in love with after a single bite.
At one point I wanted to share a story with you about how I was watering plants in the garden when a hummingbird stopped by my ear and I looked over then we stared at one another for a few seconds before it fluttered away. I wanted to share how loudly the beating of its wings was and how it was so close I could feel the air moving. I thought I’d share how those brief moments completely changed my perspective on life while I thought about the incredible journeys these small birds make just to survive. But then I realized how cheesy that all sounds and how overly “bloggy” that all was. I saw a hummingbird. We looked at each other and it flew away. It was kind of neat, but let’s not make it anything more special than what it really was. I am just not that kind of girl. Sometimes I wish I could be, but I’m not.
When it comes to autumn flavors, I am definitely one of the people who goes crazy for pumpkin everything. I may sneak into a Starbucks a few miles away where no one knows me and order a Venti PSL. I may or may not be wearing Ugg boots at the time. I may or may not have been on a hunt for a sweater that says "Freaky for Fall." Lately, I’ve been craving all things apple. Perhaps because the part of me that understands that it is still technically summer wants to stick to sweet fruit.
I love a simple pie and while this skillet apple pie might not seem terribly simple, but trust me it is. Despite all the decoration on top, you can get as fancy or simple as you want. I don't recommend a full second top crust because you need a lot of steam to escape the pie to prevent a soupy filling. If you don't know how to do a lattice pie crust, it is easy! Simple lay strips going one way, then add them going the second way. Lift up every other strip that was going the first direction to create the weaving pattern. I've been loving the braid in pies and as long as you go slowly, it is easier than braiding your own hair. As for the leaves and apple cut outs? I got this pie crust set from William-Sonoma and it makes this skillet apple pie - and any other pie - look super fancy with practically no effort!
A delicious and irresistible caramel skillet apple pie recipe. *I use an egg white and water egg wash for a lighter crust. If you prefer a darker crust, I recommend using a whole egg plus water
Skillet Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust
For the Filling
Instructions
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*Recipe and photos updated 9/5/16