Description
A sweet, autumn-inspired twist on classic focaccia featuring juicy apples, cinnamon, and a rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix until dough forms.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Stretch dough onto prepared baking sheet. Press apple slices into the surface. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove, drizzle with caramel sauce, and return to bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool slightly, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn for best texture.
- Let dough ferment overnight for deeper flavor.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts before baking.