Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie-A Perfectly Crispy, Gooey Dessert
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This Cast Iron Skillet Pecan pie is all the gooey goodness of a pecan pie with a different kind of charm because it is baked in a cast iron skillet. Not only does this skillet pie taste amazing, it is the perfect addition to any Holiday table.
Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie
Whether you are a seasoned baker, or just a beginner this pie is easy to make and will always impress. The crust is a simple combination of butter, sugar, salt and flour simply pressed into the cast iron skillet. No need to break out the rolling pin and set aside more time for chilling the dough.
You are going to love this pecan pie recipe because it is basically the same as a creamy caramel recipe in a buttery crust and loaded with crunchy pecans.
Recommended Equipment
- 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet– this is the skillet I have and used to make this skillet pie recipe.
Why Bake a Pie in a Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets aren’t just for searing the perfect steak or grilling up a juicy burger—they’re also perfect for baking delicious, comforting desserts, like this rich pecan pie, a cozy gingerbread skillet cookie, or a cherry pineapple dump cake.
With its impressive heat-retaining abilities, cast iron helps pies bake evenly, giving you a beautifully golden crust with that soft, gooey pecan filling we all love. Plus, the naturally non-stick surface makes it easy to serve each slice and makes cleanup a breeze. So grab your skillet and get ready to bake up an easy pecan pie that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat!
Pecan Pie Skillet Ingredients
What makes this recipe different from other pecan pie recipes, is the easy buttery, crumb crust. The crust is easy to make and only takes a few ingredients, but it has the same flaky, buttery flavor as a homemade pie crust. The caramel pecan pie filling is so creamy and buttery. The best part is that this comes together with common pantry ingredients:
Here is what you will need:
Crust
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pecan Pie Filling
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup pecan halves
How to Make Pecan Pie in a Skillet
Let’s get to the best part of this whole process, well besides eating the pie, let’s walk through how to bake a pecan pie in a skillet.
- Make and Bake the Crust– to make the crust combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix to combine these dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter, knives, or I like to use a cheese grater to get small pieces of butter. Mix until a sand-like mixture is made. Press into a greased skillet and bake for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- Pecan Pie Filling– make the pecan pie filling by beating the eggs in a large mixing bowl. To the eggs add the brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, melted butter, and salt. Whisk together the pie filling ingredients until well combined. Add in the pecan pieces and mix well.
- Prepare for Baking– pour the pecan pie filling into the partially baked crust. Top with additional pecan halves if desired. The pie will bake for 45-50 minutes. The pie should not be giggly in the middle when it is done baking and the filling will be thick when a toothpick is inserted into the center.
- Chill– allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
How to Serve and Storage
Serve slices of this pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Store any leftover pie in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This pecan pie can be made a day in advance of when you will be serving it, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie Recipe
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Other Cast Iron Skillet Desserts To Try:
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Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter cold
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pecan Pie Filling
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup pecan halves plus more for topping chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and grease a 10.25 inch cast iron skillet
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Grate or cut in the cold butter and mix into the flour mixture until a sand-like mixture is formed.
- Press the crust evenly into the prepared skillet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, then add in the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, salt, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Add in the broken pecan pieces.
- Pour the pie filling into the crust. Top with additional pecan halves if desired and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- The pie is done when the center is no longer giggly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with thick caramel.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least an hour before slicing.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed.
- store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
- If the top of the pie begins to burn while baking, place a pieces of aluminum foil over the top while it finishes baking.
