Maple Bourbon Bacon Apple Pie made in a cast iron skillet is a mouthwatering dessert that combines sweet and savory flavors with a touch of boozy goodness. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Filling:
6-7 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Maple Bourbon Bacon:
8-10 slices of bacon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
For the Crust:
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
Caramelize the Maple Bourbon Bacon:
In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of bourbon.
Dip each bacon slice into the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat a skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
Cook the bacon slices until they are caramelized and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set them aside.
Preheat your grill or stovetop:
If you're using a stovetop, preheat it to medium-high heat.
If you're using an outdoor grill, preheat it to medium-high heat with indirect heat (around 375°F/190°C).
Prepare the pie filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are well coated.
Pour the bourbon and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup over the apple mixture and gently mix it in.
Prepare the cast iron skillet:
Place your 10-inch cast iron skillet on the grill over the indirect heat zone or on the stovetop over medium-high heat. You don't need to preheat the skillet.
Assemble the pie in the skillet:
Line the skillet with the pie crust, making sure it covers the bottom and sides.
Arrange the Maple Bourbon Bacon
Take the caramelized bacon and arrange it on top of the pie crust in the skillet.
Pour the apple filling:
Add the prepared apple filling into the skillet, on top of the Maple Bourbon Bacon.
Cook on the grill or stovetop:
Carefully place the cast iron skillet on the grill over the indirect heat area or on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Cook for approximately 45-55 minutes, following the previous instructions for cooking times.
Prepare the bourbon maple glaze:
While the pie is cooking, make a glaze by combining 2 tablespoons of bourbon and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a small saucepan. Warm it over low heat.
Once the pie is done, remove it from the grill or stovetop (using oven mitts), and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the warm bourbon maple glaze over the pie.
Serve your Maple Bourbon Bacon Apple Pie in a Skillet warm, either plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy this delightful dessert that's rich in flavor and indulgence!
This recipe also can be smoked.
