I love apple season, but I love caramel more and this apple crisp pizza blends the two perfectly!
The blog remodel is sooooooo close to being complete! I have had such a great time working with Kristy and cannot wait to show everyone the finished result. We have worked hard and created something that fits The Cookie Writer perfectly. To think I really started taking blogging seriously in 2014 and now look where I am! Let's see how it goes for years to come!
Between the remodel, back to school (kiddo starts tomorrow!!) and house upgrades, I found myself slacking on desserts. We don't necessarily need them but I love having a slice here and there. Plus, Mr. TCW said I was neglecting his coworkers... I was not! I swear! I just haven't had time. Thankfully I live on a street with wonderful neighbors and received a ton of free apples. In order to use them up (and quick!) I made an apple crisp pizza. Let me say, best decision ever!
All the goodness of apple crisp in pizza form. Plus, the crust is actually pie crust, not pizza dough, so I feel it is even more dessert-like. Top it off with homemade caramel sauce (my weakness!) and you have the ultimate autumn dessert. I am seriously happy I only kept one slice because I could have ate the whole thing!
Now, I like going all-out, so this apple crisp pizza was completely homemade. But if you are not up to the task, and I don't judge, the dessert can easily be made with store-bought ingredients. It would definitely be easier and faster. Surprisingly, it was not too sweet and I find it all depends on the apples you use (mine were somewhat tart so that helped.) Adjust the sugar accordingly because some people like sweet and some do not.
📖 Recipe
Apple Crisp Pizza
I love apple season, but I love caramel more and this apple crisp pizza blends the two perfectly!
Ingredients
- 1 homemade pie crust recipe or store-bought dough (we are rolling it out to resemble a pizza crust.)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought.)
- Apple topping:
- 1 lb apples, peeled and sliced into ½ inch portions (about 4 apples.)
- ⅛ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Crisp topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp. caramel sauce
Instructions
- *Store-bought ingredients will definitely make this dessert quicker and easier, but check out my recipes below for homemade caramel and pie dough!
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Toss apples with brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Take the pie crust and roll in out until it fits nicely onto you pizza pan (I believe my pan is 14 inch but you can make it thin or thick crust.) Fold the edges back a bit to form a crust. Pour apples onto crust and spread evenly into a single layer.
- Combine the flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, caramel sauce, and ¼ cup of butter with a fork or pastry blender. If the mixture is too dry, add butter 1 tbsp. at a time (I kept mine a bit dry so the topping did not melt everywhere!) Sprinkle over apples and spread out nicely.
- Top with ¼-1/2 cup caramel sauce and place into oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crust is nice and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting! Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 367Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 271mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g
(Recipes for homemade caramel sauce and pie dough.)
I tend to use red delicious apples a lot, and I know they are not ideal for baking, but they have always been a favorite of mine. If I was to use an apple like red delicious I would for sure cut back on the sugar, but as most people use tart apples such as granny smith, I am comfortable with the amount of sugar in this recipe. I am sure someone will complain it is too sweet but as I said, all based on personal preference!
Here is to hoping to get in a few more apple recipes before the blog remodel downtime! The Cookie Writer may be down for a couple of days around September 15th, but I will keep everyone posted.
kristy @ the wicked noodle
This "pizza" looks positively drool-worthy!! I've been fighting fall but this recipe may convince me it's time to give in 🙂
Kacey
Haha, at least you accept fall with a positive outlook 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Apple crisp is one of my all-time favorites and this is such a great idea!
Kacey
Thank you!
Cookin Canuck
This caught my eye on Facebook right away, and now I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about it until I make it. What a perfect dessert for fall!
Kacey
Thank you!! It is the perfect dessert for fall!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.
That is SUCH a great idea! I love this dessert, such a great combination of apple pie and crisp. Plus, homemade caramel on top sounds fantastic! Pinned!
Kacey
Homemade caramel is my weakness, Stacey!!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Oh my gosh this reminds me of growing up! We use to go to pizza hut buffet and get this pizza all the time! Except this one looks WAY better!
Kacey
Haha, Krista, you know I never had anything similar to this at Pizza Hut, but then again my parents never really took us! I am curious about it now 🙂
Laura
This looks soooooo good! Pinned, yummed, you name it. I am so making this!
Kacey
Ahahaha, thanks, Laura!
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner
I would have never thought of making an apple crisp pizza - thanks for sharing your recipe! It looks fantastic!
Kacey
Thanks, Deb! Pizza is a favourite here, so why not apple crisp pizza!
Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen
Woo hoo! I love pizzas that aren't just savory -- the use of apple here sounds AMAZING, and I love the photos!
Kacey
Thanks so much, Levan!
Sabrina
Ever since high school apple crisp was my go to dessert (thanks for all the apple crisps, Red Robin!) and seeing this is awesome! Less apples, more crispy crust and crumbles! It looks AMAZING. I kind of have to make this now.
Kacey
That is hilarious, Sabrina! I am just starting to order apple crisps at restaurants because it is so hard to pass up on anything chocolate!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
That looks WICKED good!
Kacey
Thanks, Dorothy!
Joanie @ Zagleft
I love this dessert pizza idea! It's easy and I'm sure my entire family would love it. The homemade caramel sauce on top must be heavenly!
Kelley
Oh my gosh.. insert drool here! This looks amazing!
Christine
I’m going to try and make this. I had a premade rolled up pie crust that came apart. I’m thinking I can form in to a pizza pa. I have the items to make the Carmel. My only apprehension is I have canned apple pie filling and no fresh apples. I’m going for it, though.
Cherie
So r u using a "pie crust"? Not pizza dough right? Tks looks delish.