30-Minute Skillet Apple Pie
Classic apple pie flavors — cinnamon-spiced apples, a flaky golden crust — come together in a skillet using store-bought puff pastry as the lid. Cooking the apples on the stovetop first cuts the total time to about 30 minutes. It's a straightforward weeknight dessert that delivers the comfort of a traditional pie without the long bake.
Equipment
- 10-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron)
- Vegetable peeler
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin (optional, for puff pastry)
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for sweet-tart balance
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Pastry Top:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed such as Pepperidge Farm, thawed in fridge overnight or on counter for 30 mins
- 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar optional, for sprinkling crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Set an oven rack in the middle position.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Heat butter in the skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy. Add the apple mixture and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are just tender and juices slightly reduced.
- While the apples cook, lightly roll out the puff pastry to just larger than your skillet. Cut a small X in the center for ventilation.
- Turn off the heat. Carefully place the puff pastry over the apples in the skillet, tucking edges inside the pan slightly. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Slice into wedges straight from skillet or invert onto a plate for rustic presentation.
Notes
- Substitute puff pastry with chilled pie dough for a more traditional lid.
- Add 1 tsp lemon juice for brighter apple flavor.
- To make vegan, use plant-based butter and brush pastry with almond milk instead of egg.
- Use a mix of firm and slightly soft apples to vary texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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