Description
This Magical Apple Crisp Pizza combines the comforting flavors of a traditional apple crisp with the fun format of a pizza. Featuring a buttery pie crust topped with cinnamon-spiced baked apples and a crumbly oat topping, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce, this dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings or family treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 dough for a single-crust pie
Apple Filling
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 medium baking apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Finishing
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping or caramel apple dip
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dessert evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and press it evenly into a 12-inch pizza pan, creating a firm, even base for your apple topping.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Toss this mixture thoroughly with the peeled and sliced apples to coat them well.
- Assemble Apple Layer: Spread the coated apple slices evenly over the rolled-out dough in the pizza pan, distributing to the edges.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apples on the dough, covering the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the pizza pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the apple slices are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle the top with caramel ice cream topping or caramel apple dip before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use baking apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the pie dough is evenly rolled to prevent sogginess under the apples.
- You can substitute caramel topping with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Let the apple crisp pizza cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and to allow the topping to set.
- This dessert can be served warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
