Description
Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza is a soft, sweet pizza-style dessert topped with tender spiced apples, a buttery streusel crumble, and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. This easy, crowd-pleasing treat delivers all the cozy fall flavors of a caramel apple in a fun and shareable form perfect for holidays, parties, or casual family baking.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Apple Filling:
- 2½ cups diced apples
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Streusel:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oatmeal
For the Topping:
- Homemade or store-bought caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, dissolve instant yeast and brown sugar in hot water. Add olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix and knead until smooth and elastic. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Make the apple filling: In a separate bowl, combine diced apples with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat evenly.
- Prepare the streusel: Mix flour, cold butter, brown sugar, and oatmeal with a fork or fingers until crumbly.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll the dough into a circle and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the streusel evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust and topping are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Finish: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Avoid over-kneading the dough to keep it light.
- Add extra spices like cardamom or ginger for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes to refresh.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and a flax egg substitute.
- For extra crunch, top with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~290
- Sugar: ~22 g
- Sodium: ~160 mg
- Fat: ~12 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~42 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~25 mg