Description
A delightful and comforting fall dessert featuring a gooey, cinnamon-spiced filling and a toasted marshmallow topping, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples (or a mix of apples and pears)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk (any preferred milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your cast-iron skillet.
- Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with butter.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Spread the fruit evenly in the skillet and dot with butter.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla in another bowl. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly over the fruit; do not stir.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows; return to oven or under broiler for 1–2 minutes to toast.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a campfire version, place the covered skillet near medium coals for about 25–35 minutes. Let the skillet rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American