Caramel Apple Pizza

1 fresh or par-baked pizza crust (12-inch)
8 ounces softened cream cheese whipped with 1 egg
1⁄4 cup prepared caramel topping
2⁄3 peanuts, finely chopped
1 cup apple topping (recipe to follow)

Preheat pizza oven to 425 F. Spread cream cheese base on pizza crust and drizzle caramel topping over cream cheese base.

Sprinkle with half of peanuts. Evenly spread apple topping and sprinkle with remaining peanuts.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Drizzle with caramel before service.

Apple Topping

4 red apples, peeled and sliced thin
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
1⁄4 cup white sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄4 cup water

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add in brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and water. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Add in apples. Simmer until apples are soft.
Remove from heat. Drain with a slotted spoon for use on pizza.

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