Apple Pizzas

This recipe came from one of the veteran teachers at our preschool.  This makes the perfect after-school snack.  It's even one a junior chef could do almost entirely on their own.

1 can Pillsbury biscuits, 10 count

1-½ Tbsp. butter, melted

1 cup applesauce

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

Sprinkle of cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 400º.

2. Spread biscuits out onto a baking sheet or stone.

3. Brush each with melted butter.

4. Spread a spoonful of applesauce on top.

5. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle on top.

6. Bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Tomato & Basil Pizza

Like most American families, mine loves pizza. And since Dayton is not known for fine pizza establishments, we have yet to settle on that must-have pizza. In effort to save money, we've resorted to homemade pizzas, and tonight, I found one my family gobbled up!

Tomato & Basil Pizza

1 Pillsbury pizza crust (refrigerator section)
1 c. pizza sauce
2 Roma tomatoes, cut in 1/4" slices
fresh basil leaves, washed & whole
red onion, diced or in chunks (optional)
1/2-3/4 block Mozzarella cheese cut in chunks

Spread dough onto baking sheet as directed on package. I chose to make a pie, so I had to do a little cut & paste. Spread sauce over dough and top with fresh basil leaves, tomato slices, onions, and Mozzarella slices. Bake @ 450° for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Serves 4


Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

1-15oz. can tomato sauce
Season as desired with oregano, basil, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, etc.

Cook in a small pan to allow flavors to blend.

I split this in half, using half for one pizza, then freezing the other half to use at a later date.