Ditch your classic pie pan and make room for these cast-iron pie recipes.
11 Cast-Iron Pies That Show Off the Skillet’s Sweet Side
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Cinnamon-Sugar Apple Pie
It doesn’t get cozier than this cast-iron pie! Cinnamon and apples come together to make this stunner. This beautiful apple pie with its flaky, tender crust also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. —Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York
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Shaker Lemon Pie
Use your cast-iron skillet to make pies like this Midwestern favorite. Shaker lemon pie, sometimes called Ohio Shaker pie, makes use of whole lemons to produce a tart pie that lemon lovers won’t be able to resist. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan
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Macaroon Cherry Pie
In summer, I use homegrown cherries in this amazing pie with a crunchy coconut topping. But canned tart cherries yield a dessert that’s almost as delicious. I always bake this pie around Presidents’ Day or Valentine’s Day, but it’s popular with my family the whole year through. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
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Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
This simple but special deep-dish pie provides a down-home finish to hearty autumn meals served at home. Pecans and pumpkin-pie spices make this a comforting seasonal classic.—Paul Azzone, Shoreham, New York
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Peach Pie
Our peach pie recipe features a spiced peach filling nestled inside two buttery, flaky crusts. It’s a delicious and traditional summer treat that stands beautifully in its simplicity, because why change perfection?
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Pecan Cheesecake Pie
This creamy pecan cheesecake pie, studded with crunchy nuts and a rich sauce, is the ideal dessert to elevate any special occasion.
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Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie
I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew this one was a keeper when I received phone calls from my mother and grandmother complimenting me on this pie. —Amy Hartke, Elgin, Illinois
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Spiced Plum Pie
The subtle tastes of orange and nutmeg bring out the fresh flavor of plums in this comforting pie. Be sure to have a slice while it's still warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Lucille Mead, Ilion, New York
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Maine Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping
Cast-iron pies are just more delicious when made with rustic ingredients like hand-harvested Maine berries. The shortbread topping on this dessert adds a sweet crunch. — Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine
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Grandma Pruit’s Vinegar Pie
This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers. —Suzette Pruit, Houston, Texas
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