I'm not naming any names, but someone in my house in on a juice cleanse. And that someone’s favorite dessert is apple pie. Their favorite food is pizza. So, because I’m cruel, I made apple pie pizza. It’s just that the house is starting to smell like raw kale. I can't deal anymore. This apple pie pizza is the temptress I need it to be. The juice cleanse must end.
To be fair, the juice cleanse is in preparation of our trip to Austin this weekend. We plan on inhaling our weight in barbecue, food truck tacos, and all the other things Austin has to offer. I haven’t been to Austin in 4 years or so, and the place seems to have blown up. I feel like it’s the coolest place in Texas right now. I’m a little jealous of that title since I’m from Dallas, but I will give the Lone Star state capital it’s due. Austin is bad ass.
For this mini dessert pizza, I had to create a pizza dough recipe to serve two. I had so much fun with this! I wanted the dough recipe to be easy and quick. I make the entire recipe in a 2-cup measuring cup. After I mix the dough, I grab it in one hand, grease the cup, and plop the dough back in. The quick one-hour rise time makes this do-able on a weeknight for me: start the dough, go to the gym, come home and undo the benefits of the gym. Easy, peasy.
I foresee us using this dough for savory applications, too. Stay tuned for that.... In the meantime, is there a specific type of pizza you'd like to see on here? I'm always open to suggestions and requests.
But for the time being, I made this for your face. The lower third of it. You know.
I thought you might like it. The crust is covered in sauteed apples and brown sugar, which turns into a sticky, delicious caramel (you're welcome). I topped the apples with a sugar crumble. And since it wasn't sweet enough, I drizzled it all with a powdered sugar glaze. I will report back if it was enough to undo a juice cleanse commitment.
A delicious dessert pizza with all of the flavors of your favorite apple pie.Apple Pie Pizza
Ingredients
For the rest:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 619Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 278mgCarbohydrates: 93gFiber: 6gSugar: 43gProtein: 7g
Danae @ reciperunner says
I don't know how people just drink juice, my mouth likes to chew things. However, I suppose it's acceptable as long as that someone plans to make up for it with all the deliciousness that Austin has to offer! If you haven't been you need to go to Taco Deli while you are there, AMAZING breakfast tacos! Back to this delicious apple pie pizza that I may have had to wipe the spittle off the corner of my mouth when I saw it. I can't wait to make it, my two favorite things combined into one!
Terri A says
You're my new hero.
Nicole, RD says
I can actually SMELL this from just looking at the photos. The crust looks perfect and that crumble...ahh! It's perfect!
Julianne @ Beyond frosting says
OH EM GEE OH EM GEE OH EM GEE!!! I want!!!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
No way could I turn this down while on a juice cleanse! At least there are apples so you know... fruit.
Have fun in Austin! It is on my must visit list and would love to eat my weight through that city:-)
Sarah says
I just love that you made a recipe for a small pizza crust! Definetly saving this one.
I don't know about suggestions since my favorite is a simple margherita.
Emily {Jelly Toast} says
Oh my goodness, Christina! This pizza looks amazing! I would totally buckle under the pressure of a juice cleanse. I've considered it so many times, but always wimp out, lol. I hope you guys have a great trip to Austin!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
If I make this do I have to share?
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
Now that is cruel and unusual punishment...but I love this apple pie pizza so much, I'm willing to overlook the small details :)
Lindsey @ American Heritage COoking says
Lol! You are evil! In the best kind of way! This pizza looks beyond delicious! It may even beat out traditional apple pie on my list of things to make! Can't resist pizza!!!
Your trip to Austin sounds super fun and foodie! Jealous!