Description
Delightful apple crisp pizza brings together classic dessert comfort with unexpected pizzazz. Buttery crust, caramelized apple slices, and sweet crumble topping create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Produce:
- 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Base and Dough:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (or homemade dough)
Dry Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and gently stretch the pizza dough across a baking sheet or pizza stone, creating an even surface.
- Slice apples into thin, uniform wedges and gently coat them with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of lemon juice to enhance their flavor and prevent browning.
- Distribute the seasoned apple slices evenly across the prepared dough, ensuring complete and attractive coverage.
- Create a rustic crumble topping by combining flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then incorporate cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, uneven crumbs.
- Scatter the crumble mixture generously over the apple-covered dough, ensuring complete and consistent distribution.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and tender, caramelized apple topping.
- While the pizza bakes, whisk powdered sugar and milk together until a smooth, drizzle-able glaze forms.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly, then elegantly drizzle the prepared glaze across the surface.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, highlighting the dessert’s rustic charm and delightful textures.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the crisp’s delightful texture.
- Choose tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced sweetness and better structural integrity during baking.
- Cut butter into small cold cubes to create a more uniform crumble that distributes evenly across the apple layer.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of ground cardamom or ginger to the crumble mixture for unexpected warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg