Skillet Apple Pie for One
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • 1 golden delicious apple
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1 roll pre-made pie crust (or ½ standard homemade pie dough)
  • 1 egg white (or 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)
  • granulated sugar
Instructions
  1. Move a rack to the lowest position in the oven and pre-heat it to 350 degrees.
  2. Peel, core and quarter each apple in turn.
  3. For each apple, slice 2 quarters thinly (1/8 inch) and section them in ¾ - 1 inch sections.
  4. Slice the remaining 2 quarters of each apple in ½ inch slices and section into ¾ - 1 inch sections.
  5. Place the apples to a large glass bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch over top.
  6. Toss to combine thoroughly and set aside.
  7. Grease the 6 inch cast iron skillet.
  8. Roll out the dough and cut out a 9+ inch circle.
  9. Roll the circle over the pin and lay it gently over the skillet.
  10. Ease the dough into the corners leaving an edge over the lip of the skillet.
  11. Gently pour the apples into the dough, piling the center slightly higher.
  12. Shake or tap the pan to settle the apples into the pan
  13. Combine and roll out the remaining dough.
  14. Cut into strips and create a lattice over the top of the apples.
  15. Pinch the lattice edges to the bottom crust and flute the edge.
  16. Brush the crust with the egg white/egg wash and sprinkle well with granulated sugar.
  17. Place the skillet on a baking sheet and place on the lowest rack.
  18. Bake for 20 minutes then rotate.
  19. Bake another 30 minutes, then lightly cover with foil to prevent over browning.
  20. Bake another 15 - 20 minutes until the filling is bubbly.
  21. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  22. Serve warmed or room temperature as desired (ice cream, whipped cream, etc)
Notes
I added dried cranberries, but you could substitute dried currants to add that little bit extra tartness. Also, adding some chopped walnuts provides a bit of extra flavor and crunch if desired.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/01/05/skillet-apple-pie-for-one/