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Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza

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This Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza is a delicious fall dessert with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, toasted pecans and a drizzle of caramel.

Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza

What do you serve when your husband’s BOSS and his family are coming to your house for coffee? And as if that’s not enough pressure, add the fact that your husband’s boss is a big fan of your blog so he sees all the desserts you make.

I chose this Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza because it is a delicious fall dessert with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting and pecans sprinkled on top.

Before choosing this apple pizza, I thought about lots of different recipes I could make and didn’t know if I should go with a classic or try something new that I hadn’t posted yet. I finally decided to serve a few different things.

I had some sugar cookies on hand and I knew the kids would love them. I also made White Chocolate Pecan Cookie Bars served with ice cream and warm Maple Caramel Sauce. Finally, I wanted to serve something seasonal and since the summer is rapidly turning into fall I decided to make this Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza.

Brian has worked with Jayson and his wife Jenny for over 10 years (maybe 15?) at a couple different companies. I’ve gotten to know them both through Brian, but this was our first opportunity to have them in our home. We had such a wonderful evening together and I was super excited that they brought me a ton of vegetables from their organic garden!

Sugar Cookie Crust

Start with a sugar cookie crust. I made it in a 9-inch springform pan, so that I could serve it on a cake stand, but is could also be made in a bar from in a 9-inch square pan.

Green Apple

Next up are the apples. I used a gorgeous green Granny Smith apple and a juicy red Fuji apple, but you can use any apples you want. HELLO autumn! I love everything about you!

apples in liquid

Put the diced apples in club soda for about 3 minutes to prevent browning.

apples on pizza

Mix together the cream cheese frosting, spread it on the sugar cookie crust and top with the diced apples.

Caramel Apple and Pecan Fruit Pizza

Sprinkle with toasted pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce. To get the more precise drizzle, I piped the caramel sauce on the fruit pizza from a disposable icing bag.

Apple Dessert Pizza inside view

This Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza is a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of fall. I’ve already made this fall dessert a couple more times and shared it with lots of friends. Everyone loves how pretty the fruit pizza looks and they all agreed that it was delicious!

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Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza Recipe

Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza is a delicious fall dessert with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, toasted pecans and a drizzle of caramel.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups flour

Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza:

  • 2 large apples, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups club soda water
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (find my tutorial for how to toast pecans here)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp half-n-half, if necessary

Instructions

Sugar Cookie Crust:

  1. Beat the butter and shortening together.
  2. Add granulated sugar and cream together for 2-3 minutes until lighter in color and fluffier in texture.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in the baking powder, salt, and flour.
  5. Press dough into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Beat in the softened butter.
  3. Mix in powdered sugar.
  4. Add vanilla and half-n-half, if necessary.

Assembly:

  1. Put the diced apples in the club soda water immediately after dicing them. Soak them in the water for about 3 minutes and then drain the water.
  2. Spread the prepared cream cheese frosting (recipe below) on the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  3. Top with the diced apples, sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 266mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Here are some more of my apple recipes to check out:

apple recipes

Bloomin’ Baked Apple | Caramel Apple In A Jar | Caramel Apple Mousse Cake

Apple Tarts | Apple Bars | Caramel Apple Truffles

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  1. Cristina says

    November 14, 2020 at 9:12 am

    How did you toast the pecans? Did you use any butter?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      November 14, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Cristina,
      I have a blog post about it here: https://www.thegunnysack.com/how-to-toast-pecans/
      Enjoy!
      ~Tonia

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    November 3, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Has anyone made this before in a 9×13 pan?

    Reply
  3. Sue says

    August 29, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Could I use lemon juice instead of soda for the apples?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 31, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Yes, you could but the lemon juice flavor might come through. Here is a list of 10 apples that don’t brown easily: http://www.healwithfood.org/best-apple-varieties/non-gmo-apples-that-dont-brown-easily.php You could try one of those varieties and skip the soda altogether! Best of luck!

      Reply
  4. Ayesha Farhana says

    April 29, 2017 at 11:29 am

    They look yummy and I’ll definitely be making them.. The pics are amzing.

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:02 am

    Now that’s my kind of pizza!! It looks amazing. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Lucy Cramer says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Has anybody ever tried it with a peanut butter cookie or brownie for the base?

    Reply
  7. amy says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    THIS LOOKS AMAZING Such great photos. I am linking in it in my Apples Play Date Planner. I love the pecans yum.

    http://922saturdays.com/harvest-time-apple-play-date-planner-roundup/

    Reply
  8. Pam says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Could I use the refrigerated cookie dough and put it on a pizza pan? Also, if made ahead of time, do I store in in the frig?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Yes and yes. 🙂 I’ve never tried using the refrigerated cookie dough for this recipe but it should work just fine. Best of luck!

      Reply
  9. Kristie says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Can this be made on a cooke sheet? I need to feed a large group of people and was thinking of doubling the ingredients and putting it on a cookie sheet and cutting into bars. Anything I should change? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      No, I would not make it on a cookie sheet, because it might spread right off the pan. How many people are you making it for? I would suggest using a 9×13 pan or even using a jelly roll pan. Here is my recipe for a large pan of sugar cookie bars that you could use for the crust: https://www.thegunnysack.com/brown-butter-sugar-cookie-bars-with-fluffy-buttercream-frosting/ If you make it in a 9×13, you might not even have to double it because the crust is pretty thick in the 9-inch springform pan.

      Reply
      • Kristie says

        October 20, 2015 at 3:05 pm

        I like your idea of using the other recipie for the crust. I will use a jelly roll pan. Do you suggest doubling the apple’s and cream cheese mixture?

        Reply
        • Tonia says

          October 21, 2015 at 10:23 am

          Yes, they would need to be doubled. Best of luck!

          Reply
  10. Shelly says

    October 4, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Hi Tonia,
    Could this be made ahead of time for a large party??? I was thinking maybe individual cookies. What are your thoughts..
    Many Thanks

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      October 4, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      Hi Shelly – Yes, you can make it ahead of time…maybe the day before? The apples might start to brown some, but the flavor is still the same. You should try to dry the apple pieces with a paper towel before adding them to your cookies and the caramel would look best of you drizzled it on before serving (or closer to serving time). Best of luck with your party! ~Tonia

      Reply
  11. kp says

    September 12, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Saw this today – made it tonight – taking it to church tomorrow! Oh, we did have to sample it first – yumm! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    This is my kind of pizza!! Love the fall flavors here

    Reply
  13. Matt Robinson says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    I could literally stare at this all day, it looks incredibly good!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      September 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Matt! It does look pretty, but it tastes even better!

      Reply
  14. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    My husband’s boss lives 3000 miles away, so thankfully I never have that problem. 🙂 But this cookie. OMG!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 31, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Oh, you never know, Dorothy! He/She might decided to come to the USA for a visit and want to spend some time in an American home. LOL! Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    What a fun fall treat – and so much easier than eating a caramel apple!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 31, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Jamie! It’s gotten hot out again so it’s hard to think that it’s almost fall. I have been seeing colorful leaves on the ground already!

      Reply

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