I recently saw a pie baked in a cast iron skillet at the King Arthur Flour Blog. This sounded like a pretty fantastic idea and I vowed to try it. The cast iron helped the base layer of the pie bake evenly and warded off any sogginess. It also looked pretty cool and rustic. I felt like the edges on this would be pretty likely to burn because this pie bakes at a high temperature. I just tucked the edges of the top crust under to seal it. The fresh local peaches that I had ranged from pretty good to lackluster in flavor. I decided to give them a boost with some fresh ginger and brown sugar. This pie really needs to sit for a while for the juices to cool before you slice it. It is best served with vanilla ice cream of course.
Ginger Peach Pie
Ingredients
Pate Brisse divided into 2 crusts ( I replaced 2 tbsp of the butter with shortening because of the high temperature this bakes at)
6-8 peaches peeled and sliced
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup brown sugar (you may need more if the peaches are especially tart)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 egg, beaten lightly with a tbsp of water for egg wash
Preheat the oven to 425
Roll one half of the dough to fit the pan. Mix the peaches with the spices, lemon juice and flour and place in the pan. Roll the other dough to fit the top and seal the sides. Cut steam holes in the top of the pie and brush with egg wash and top with a sprinkle of sugar.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425 and lower to 350 and bake for about 50 minutes covering the outside crust if necessary. Allow the pie to cool for several hours at room temperature.
This pie looks yummy. I was surprised to see the cut out hearts baked onto the pie–it is nice country touch.
Yum! I’d like a big piece of that right now, for breakfast!
I love that you served it in the skillet, it makes for a nice and rustic dessert!
I love the idea of this pie in the pan, it looks so gorgeous
Oh that’s SO clever! I’ve never seen a pie baked in a skillet but the problem I often have is the crust going soggy. Now no more! Thankyou
Wow this is such a great idea!!
First off, great photo.
Secondly, I love the idea of baking a pie in a cast iron skillet. I think the skillet has to be one of my top 3 favorite kitchen items.
Thanks for the idea. Peaches and ginger…mmm…
Wow, does that look delicious! Great idea!!
I have got to try this!! I absolutely adore any kind of dessert with peaches…this looks heavenly!!
one of the best things about cast-iron skillets is the workout you get by lugging it in and out of the oven and over to the table and back again. burning those extra calories clearly justifies a second slice of gorgeous, tasty pie.
Kath- I thought it needed an extra something on top.
Grace- That is an excellent point!
Interesting! That pie looks very tempting! I love that flavor combo!
Cheers,
Rosa
Love the idea off adding ginger and the way that you decorated
very cute!
This sounds so good and is making me wish it were still summertime!