Description
This Apple Crisp Pizza is a delightful twist on classic apple crisp desserts, featuring a flaky pie crust base topped with cinnamon-spiced apples and a crumbly oat topping, finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a warm, comforting dessert ideal for fall or any time you crave a sweet treat with a touch of homestyle charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9 inch) homemade or store-bought pie crust
Apple Filling
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Empire – about 4 apples, diced into 1/4 inch pieces)
Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
Drizzle
- 1/2 cup caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crisp pizza evenly.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out your pie crust to fit a 12-inch pizza pan. Fold under the edges to create a raised crust border, holding the filling in place during baking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the white sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Add peeled and diced apples and toss well until the apples are fully coated with the sugar mixture.
- Assemble Apple Layer: Spread the coated apple pieces in a single, even layer over the prepared pie crust, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Make Topping: In another bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and softened salted butter. Use your hands to blend the ingredients until the mixture has a crumbly, wet sand-like texture.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the apple layer, covering all the apples for a nice crisp finish.
- Bake: Place the pizza pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Add Caramel Drizzle: Remove the apple crisp pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the caramel topping over it while it is still warm to allow the caramel to soften slightly and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Slice into 12 pieces like a pizza and serve warm. For extra indulgence, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- Using salted butter in the topping balances the sweetness of the dessert. If you only have unsalted butter, sprinkle a little salt on top of the crisp before baking.
- The recipe makes 12 slices, perfect for serving at gatherings or family dinners.
- For best texture, use a combination of tart and sweet apples like Gala and Braeburn.
- Feel free to warm the caramel topping slightly before drizzling for easier pouring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
