Skillet Pie

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rustic, golden-brown fruit cobbler baked in a cast-iron skillet for a warm, comforting dessert experience.
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This Skillet Pie is the ultimate comfort food dessert, combining a tender, cake-like biscuit topping with juicy, sweet fruit filling. The batter rises beautifully around the edges, creating a crisp, golden crust that contrasts with the soft, warm fruit center. It’s incredibly versatile; while the base ingredients are simple flour, milk, baking powder, and sugar, the magic happens with your choice of fresh berries, peaches, or apples. Perfect for casual family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weekend treat, this rustic dessert captures the essence of home-style cooking. The cast-iron skillet ensures even heat distribution and adds an authentic, old-fashioned appeal that modern pie dishes simply can’t replicate. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.

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Skillet Pie

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 406.1

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This Skillet Pie is the ultimate comfort food dessert, combining a tender, cake-like biscuit topping with juicy, sweet fruit filling. The batter rises beautifully around the edges, creating a crisp, golden crust that contrasts with the soft, warm fruit center. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile; while the base ingredients are simple flour, milk, baking powder, and sugar, the magic happens with your choice of fresh berries, peaches, or apples. Perfect for casual family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weekend treat, this rustic dessert captures the essence of home-style cooking. The cast-iron skillet ensures even heat distribution and adds an authentic, old-fashioned appeal that modern pie dishes simply can't replicate. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177ðC).
  2. Place margarine or butter in a cast-iron skillet and set it in the oven until melted and hot.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
  4. Stir in milk gradually until a smooth, thick batter forms.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the melted fat in the skillet.
  7. Top the batter with your chosen fruit (fresh or canned).
  8. If using fresh fruit, sprinkle an additional 1 cup of sugar over the fruit. If using canned fruit, omit the extra sugar.
  9. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 406.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
Sodium 276.1mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 92.6g31%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 46.7g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: skillet, pie, cobbler, fruit, dessert, baking, cast-iron, rustic, comfort food, easy dessert, berry pie, peach pie, vegetarian, homemade, batter, oven-baked, simple recipe, family dinner, warm dessert, traditional
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