Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread

**This post is sponsored by Del Monte®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Classic cornbread filled with whole corn kernels and slightly sweetened with maple and honey. This cast iron skillet honey maple cornbread is delicious and easy to make, perfect for get togethers with friends and family.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

I can’t believe that there’s only a couple weeks left until Thanksgiving! As we’re quickly approaching the holidays, there’s so much to do and so many events to attend. Friendsgiving, potlucks at work or maybe at school, and of course, Thanksgiving, just to name a few. This year, several close friends of mine and I are having Friendsgiving the weekend before Thanksgiving, and we’re each bringing our favorite dish to the party.

If you’re looking for something to bring with you to your holiday gatherings, you don’t have to look any further than this cast iron skillet honey maple cornbread.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

I’m a huge fan of cornbread. It’s a staple for fall gatherings, specifically Friendsgiving. At least, it is for me. I especially love this version of cornbread because it has a hint of maple giving it a little fall twist. Each bite of the cornbread is filled with whole corn kernels. Even better, making this cast iron skillet honey maple cornbread is simple so I don’t have to stress out about it.

Your family and friends will love this! How can anyone resist that layer of crunchiness on top and on the sides? Or how can you say no to all that delicious sweet corn?

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

I used Del Monte® Whole Kernel Gold & White Corn to make this cornbread. You can easily find these in the canned vegetable aisle at Walmart.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

What I like about Del Monte® Whole Kernel Gold & White Corn is that it’s sweet and flavorful and easy to use. Exactly what I’m looking for in my cornbread. Because when I’m making a dish for Friendsgiving or any get together, I like it to be tasty but still as simple as possible.

To make this cornbread, you’ll need several simple ingredients and a cast iron skillet. That cast iron skillet is key to making that crunchy edge.

Preheat the oven to 400F.

In a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over low heat. Once the butter has completely melted, pour the butter into a medium sized mixing bowl. Allow the butter to cool for about 10 minutes.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

Add egg, maple syrup, honey, and buttermilk to the melted butter, and whisk until combined.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all purpose flour, baking soda, a pinch of salt.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine. Then fold in a cup of Del Monte® Whole Kernel Gold & White Corn, drained. Make sure not to overmix the batter.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

The cast iron skillet should still be hot. But if it’s not, heat the skillet for about a minute. You want the skillet to be hot to create that crispy edge. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet.

Bake the cornbread in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the top and edges are browned. If the top isn’t as brown as you would like, you can always place the cornbread back into the oven under the broiler setting for a couple minutes.

Allow the cornbread to cool for several minutes before cutting into it.

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

Serve the cast iron skillet honey maple cornbread warm with jam or butter.

Enjoy!

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

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Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread | Cooking with a Wallflower

Cast Iron Skillet Honey Maple Cornbread
 
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Classic cornbread filled with whole corn kernels and slightly sweetened with maple and honey. This cast iron skillet honey maple cornbread is delicious and easy to make, perfect for get togethers with friends and family.
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Recipe type: Side
Serves: 8-10 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Del Monte® Whole Kernel Gold & White Corn, drained
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. In a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over low heat. Once the butter has completely melted, pour the butter into a medium sized mixing bowl. Allow the butter to cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add egg, maple syrup, honey, and buttermilk to the melted butter, and whisk until combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all purpose flour, baking soda, a pinch of salt.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine. Then fold in a cup of Del Monte® Whole Kernel Gold & White Corn. Make sure not to overmix the batter.
  6. The cast iron skillet should still be hot. But if it’s not, heat the skillet for about a minute. You want the skillet to be hot to create that crispy edge. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet.
  7. Bake the cornbread in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the top and edges are browned. If the top isn’t as brown as you would like, you can always place the cornbread back into the oven under the broiler setting for a couple minutes.
  8. Allow the cornbread to cool for several minutes before cutting into it.

 

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