If you love apple crisp and you love pizza, why not enjoy them together? This Apple Crisp Pizza combines the best of both worlds: a golden, crisp crust topped with spiced apple slices, a crunchy oat streusel, and a sweet caramel drizzle. It’s simple to make, fun to serve, and guaranteed to wow at fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or just a cozy weekend treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy dessert pizza: Starts with a simple pizza dough or pre-made crust.
- Perfect fall flavor: Apples, cinnamon, and buttery streusel topping.
- Crowd-pleasing: A fun twist that kids and adults love.
- Versatile: Works as a dessert, brunch dish, or party snack.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 prepared pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Apple Layer
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
For the Drizzle
- Caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional: vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush with melted butter.
Step 2: Make the Apple Layer
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Spread evenly over the prepared dough.
Step 3: Make the Crisp Topping
- In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until crust is golden, apples are tender, and topping is crisp.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
Drizzle with caramel sauce (and glaze if desired). Slice like pizza and serve warm — ideally with vanilla ice cream!
Tips for Success
- Use firm apples: Keeps them from turning mushy while baking.
- Don’t overload with toppings: Spread evenly to ensure even baking.
- Serve warm: Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven with melty ice cream.
- Shortcut: Use store-bought flatbread for a quicker version.
Variations
- Apple Pie Pizza: Add a thin layer of cream cheese mixed with sugar under the apples.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crisp topping.
- Spiced Version: Add nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for more depth.
- Mini Apple Crisp Pizzas: Make with small naan breads or pitas for individual servings.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe has everything you love about apple crisp — warm spiced apples, crunchy oat topping, buttery sweetness — but served on a fun, shareable pizza crust. It’s quick, unique, and endlessly customizable, making it a go-to dessert for fall and beyond.
✨ Crispy, spiced, and drizzled with caramel, this Apple Crisp Pizza is the ultimate dessert twist you didn’t know you needed.