12 Cast-Iron Pies That Show Off the Skillet’s Sweet Side

Updated: Feb. 06, 2024

Ditch your classic pie pan and make room for these cast-iron pie recipes.

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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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Classic Sweet Potato Pie

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

I acquired this delicious peach pie filling recipe some 40 years ago, when my husband and I first moved to southern Iowa and had peach trees growing in our backyard. It's been a family favorite since then and always brings back memories of both summer and those happy early years. — June Mueller, Sioux City, Iowa
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Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie

In fall or any time of year, this nutty, rich and delicious pecan pie recipe is one I am proud to serve. While it seems very special, this caramel pecan cheesecake is a snap to make. —Becky Ruff, Monona, Iowa
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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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Berry-Apple-Rhubarb Pie

I make this family favorite every year for a gathering at my sister's, where the recipe is known as "Uncle Mike's pie." I use only fresh berries, apples and rhubarb that I grow myself. —Michael Powers, New Baltimore, Virginia
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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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Bluebarb Pie

If you're a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you'll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the sweet counterpoint to the tart rhubarb, with mouthwatering results. —Steve Gyuro, Franklin, Wisconsin