Skillet Apple Pie Dessert Biscuits Recipe
A comforting and delicious Skillet Apple Pie Dessert Biscuits recipe featuring jumbo biscuits coated in cinnamon sugar, layered with warm spiced apples, baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy dessert served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 4 apples, peeled and cut into ¾ inch pieces
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Biscuit Coating
- 8 jumbo refrigerated biscuits
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter, melted
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp softened butter
- 3–4 tbsp cream or half-n-half
Optional
- vanilla ice cream (for serving á la mode)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Add the peeled and cut apples along with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt the butter in a bowl. Spray a 12-inch cast iron skillet with non-stick spray and add a couple of tablespoons of the melted butter to the bottom. Swirl the butter to coat the skillet evenly.
- Coat the Biscuits: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip each jumbo biscuit one at a time into the remaining melted butter, letting excess drip off. Then coat each side of the biscuit thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Arrange Biscuits and Add Apples: Place the coated biscuits evenly spaced around the skillet. Spoon the cooked apples and their cooking liquid onto the top of the biscuits, trying to get as many apples on top as possible to prevent sliding. Pour over the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake the Dessert: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the biscuits are baked through and the center biscuit is no longer doughy, though the interior remains moist.
- Make the Icing: While the biscuits cool for 10 minutes, stir together powdered sugar, softened butter, and cream until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Drizzle the icing over the warm apple biscuits. Serve as is or topped with vanilla ice cream for a delightful á la mode dessert experience.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- The biscuits will be moist inside but should never look raw; adjust baking time if needed.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm shortly after baking.
- Substitute half-n-half with heavy cream or milk if desired for the icing.
- Cast iron skillet ensures even heat distribution and creates a nice crust on the biscuits.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free biscuits and cornstarch alternatives.
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