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Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza

Caramel apple dessert pizza layers tender, cinnamon-sugar apples over a soft sugar-cookie-style crust baked on a 12-inch pizza pan. Cool the crust and topping, then finish with caramel drizzle and cut into wedges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Make the crust
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Make the apple topping
  • 3 apples medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
Make the drizzle
  • 0.33 cup caramel sauce

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch pizza pan
  • 1 10-inch skillet

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
  3. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until creamy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  5. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
  7. Press the dough evenly over the parchment to the edge of the pan.
  8. Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
  9. Cool the crust completely on the pan, about 30 minutes.
Make the apple topping
  1. Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
  4. Stir the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
  6. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the juices thicken and look glossy.
  7. Transfer the apple mixture to a bowl.
  8. Cool the apple mixture completely.
Assemble the pizza
  1. Spoon the cooled apples evenly over the cooled crust.
  2. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
  3. Cut into wedges to serve.

Notes

For the best texture, cool both the crust and apple topping completely before assembling. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the crust may become soggy. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free butter and dairy-free caramel sauce.