Our favorite cast iron pie recipes
With its awesome heat retention and distribution, a cast iron pie pan turns out to be a great way to achieve a flaky crust. To get you started on your cast iron pie journey, we created a complete guide to perfect pie crust (with pictures!). Dig out the flour and butter, get your hands dirty, and then read on for our favorite pie recipes.
Cast Iron Pecan Pie
While there may be many versions (and just as many opinions) about what makes a perfect pecan pie, we think this one will please everyone at your table, thanks to a sweet-as-pie filling and lots of crunchy, coated pecans.
Chess Pie
This recipe uses staple ingredients found in most pantries. The cornmeal is what distinguishes this pie from other custard pies.
Cranberry Apple Pie
Adding cranberries to this apple pie transforms a classic fall dessert into a special Thanksgiving treat.
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Skip the pumpkin spice and let this flavorful, two-ingredient crust do all the work.
Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
This recipe uses our Basic Pie Dough recipe, then adds cheddar cheese for a subtle savory element.
Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Whipped Cream
Dress up pumpkin pie this holiday season with spiced whipped cream.
Maple Custard Pie With Sugared Cranberries
Maple syrup and tart cranberries meet in this silky custard for a yummy autumnal pie.
Butterscotch Pie
This is a smooth, rich pie in an all-butter crust with a bit of tang in the Chantilly cream topping.
Blueberry Pie in Cornmeal Crust
Cornmeal with a hint of lemon zest gives this crust a bit of crunch that perfectly complements the blueberry filling.
Strawberry Pie
Cast iron skillets are great to use when baking pies.
Apple Slab Pie in Buttermilk Pastry
For the filling, try a mixture of at least three different types of baking apples. The flavor will be much brighter and more complex.
Cream Cheese Custard Pie With Fruit Topping
The a simple custard recipe for this pie makes it a great dessert to cap off any meal.
Basic Pie Dough
Basic pie dough is worth the time it takes to make yourself.