Being from the South, we all know that there are few things in this world as welcoming and heartwarming as a homemade pie being pulled from the oven. When most of us imagine a 1950s American housewife, the picture that usually comes to mind is of a woman wearing a full-skirted dress, high heels and an apron, standing in her kitchen holding a pie. There's something uniquely American about pie, but in my opinion, Southerners do it best.
Over Christmas, I was asking family members for some of their favorite recipes that I could try out and then blog about. I hit the jackpot when I received this recipe for Iron Skillet Apple Pie from my cousin Nick's wife, Millie. Millie is one of the most kind, loving, and patient people you will ever meet. She is a fantastic mother, an extremely talented photographer, and a FABULOUS cook, who makes the most mouth-watering sweet treats you could ever imagine. This Iron Skillet Apple Pie recipe is pure gold. I advise that each of you print it out, make it for dessert tomorrow, and tuck it away in your recipe file for safe keeping.
Many great cooks will tell you that almost everything is better when made in a cast iron skillet. Not having much experience with one myself (other than making cornbread) I asked for one for Christmas. To my surprise, Mama gave me her very own Martin cast iron skillet, which apparently are very hard to come by these days. Now, I don't know about everything, but after trying this recipe of Millie's, I can boldly say that apple pie is most DEFINITELY better when made in a cast iron skillet. If you don't have one, head to your local hardware store and buy one. It will be a one-time purchase that you will use for the rest of your life.
This recipe is super easy, super inexpensive, and absolutely delectable. I've made it twice now and have eaten it not only for dessert, but also for breakfast the next morning...both times... whoops! It even had sweet little Napoleon licking his lips! This is a must-try recipe! Thank you Millie!
Click HERE for Millie's Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe!
