Description
This Apple Crisp Pizza with Cinnamon Oat Topping is a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of warm cinnamon-spiced apples with a crispy sourdough crust and a buttery oat crumble topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for cozy gatherings, this recipe bakes the luscious apple filling on a pizza crust creating a unique and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Topping
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1.1 flour)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans (or substitute walnuts)
Apple Filling
- 5 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/16 tsp ground cloves
- 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry)
Base
- 1 sourdough pizza crust (premade or homemade test dough)
Instructions
- Prepare the topping: Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. In a bowl, mix rolled oats, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and nuts if using. Add the melted butter and combine using your fingers or a fork until large crumble-like crumbs form.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large saucepan, combine the peeled and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and water. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften and the mixture is gently bubbling, forming a syrupy consistency. Add the cornstarch slurry gradually, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- Assemble the pizza: Place the sourdough pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the cooked apple filling evenly over the crust, leaving a small border for the crust edges. Sprinkle the prepared oat crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the topping is crispy and browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey cinnamon apples and buttery oat topping combined with the crispy sourdough crust.
Notes
- Using Granny Smith apples provides a tart flavor that balances the sweetness of the topping; you may substitute with other firm apples if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a suitable gluten-free flour blend.
- The cornstarch slurry is critical to achieve the thickened apple filling; add gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing to help the filling set and avoid spilling.
- Optional nuts add texture and flavor but can be omitted for nut allergies or preference.
