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Golden apple pie biscuits in a cast iron skillet with salted maple glaze and brown butter.

Easy Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits

Rebecca Blumer
Upgrade your morning with these skillet apple pie biscuits featuring nutty brown butter, a crackling cinnamon sugar crust, and a salted maple style glaze for bakery-level comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 

  • 8 frozen buttermilk biscuits thawed or Easy Cream Biscuits
  • 1 21 oz can premium apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans [optional]

Glaze: (Easily Doubles):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prep the Skillet and Spiced Sugar

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter until it is well-coated.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is uniform and aromatic.

Brown-Butter Dip and Build the Biscuit Base

  • Warm the butter in a pan until it browns, looking for golden flecks and a nutty scent. Dip each thawed biscuit into the browned butter and then coat all sides thoroughly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Place the coated biscuits side by side in the prepared skillet, leaving a little room for them to expand during baking.

Finish with Apples, Bake, and Glaze

  • Chop the apple chunks from the pie filling into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and spoon the filling evenly over the biscuits. Top with chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  • Drizzle any remaining browned butter over the apple topping and scatter the remaining cinnamon-sugar over the surface to help it caramelize.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the biscuits are deeply golden and the apple filling is bubbling.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm biscuits and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a salted maple effect.

Notes

Moisture Control: Avoid adding too much syrup from the canned filling to prevent soggy bottoms. Focus on the fruit pieces and bake uncovered so steam can escape.
Reheating Tip: To maintain the crisp edges, reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5-7 minutes. Avoid the microwave as it can make the biscuits rubbery.
Storage Tip: Transfer leftovers to a separate container once cool. Storing them in the cast iron skillet can impart a metallic taste to the apples over time.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword apple pie biscuits, brown butter, skillet biscuits
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