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

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour, plus 4 hours cooling time

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.

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Chess Pie

Prep time: 1.5 hours
Cook time: 1 hour

This recipe uses staple ingredients found in most pantries. The cornmeal is what distinguishes this pie from other custard pies.

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Cranberry Apple Pie

Prep time: 2 hours
Cook time: 45 minutes

Adding cranberries to this apple pie transforms a classic fall dessert into a special Thanksgiving treat.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

Skip the pumpkin spice and let this flavorful, two-ingredient crust do all the work.

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Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

Prep time: 2 hours
Cook time: 55 minutes

This recipe uses our Basic Pie Dough recipe, then adds cheddar cheese for a subtle savory element.

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Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Whipped Cream

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 40-45 minutes

Dress up pumpkin pie this holiday season with spiced whipped cream.

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Maple Custard Pie With Sugared Cranberries

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Maple syrup and tart cranberries meet in this silky custard for a yummy autumnal pie.

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Butterscotch Pie

Prep time: 2.5 hours
Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

This is a smooth, rich pie in an all-butter crust with a bit of tang in the Chantilly cream topping.

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Blueberry Pie in Cornmeal Crust

Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 55-65 minutes

Cornmeal with a hint of lemon zest gives this crust a bit of crunch that perfectly complements the blueberry filling. 

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Strawberry Pie

Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 1 hour

Cast iron skillets are great to use when baking pies.

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Apple Slab Pie in Buttermilk Pastry

Prep time: 1.5 hours
Cook time: 50-55 minutes

For the filling, try a mixture of at least three different types of baking apples. The flavor will be much brighter and more complex.

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Cream Cheese Custard Pie With Fruit Topping

Prep time: 1.5 hours
Cook time: 50 minutes, plus 1 hour for cooling and 1 hour for setting

The a simple custard recipe for this pie makes it a great dessert to cap off any meal.

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Basic Pie Dough

Prep time: 1.5 hours
Cook time: 30 minutes

Basic pie dough is worth the time it takes to make yourself.

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