Ingredients
Crust and Apple Filling
- 1 (9 inch) homemade pie crust or store-bought
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, or Empire), diced into 1/4 inch pieces (about 4 medium apples)
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°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right baking temperature while you prepare the pizza.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out your pie crust to fit a 12-inch pizza pan. Place it on the pan and fold under the edges slightly to create a raised crust for the apple topping.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the white sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add the peeled and diced apples and toss to coat evenly with the sugar mixture.
- Arrange Apples: Spread the cinnamon-sugared apples in a single layer over the prepared pie crust, covering it completely.
- Prepare Topping: In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly with a texture similar to wet sand.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples on the crust.
- Bake: Place the pizza pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Drizzle Caramel: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the caramel topping evenly over the entire surface.
- Serve: Cut the apple crisp pizza into 12 slices and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple varieties like Gala, Fuji, Braeburn or Empire for the best flavor and texture.
- Softened butter in the topping helps create a crumbly texture; do not melt it.
- Serve warm for best taste, and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American