Apple Crisp Pizza

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

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Brush with melted butter.

Step 2: Make the Apple Layer

1. In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
2. Spread evenly over the prepared dough.

Step 3: Make the Crisp Topping

1. In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
2. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3. 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.