# Savory Apple Flatbreads This Seasonal Recipe Offers a Delicious Alternative to Traditional Pie By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-to-pie References: [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/38593-savory-apple-tart-flambee) The ‘Food52’ blog put together a recipe for a savory apple flatbread that serves as an unexpected alternative to pie. With the arrival of fall comes the beginning of apple picking season. Although many people use their freshly picked apples to make pies, butters and sauces, this recipe provides an unexpectedly savory way to use the seasonal ingredient. The savory apple flatbread is inspired by [artisanal wood-oven baked pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-popper-pizza). Although not everyone has his or her very own pizza oven, the same crispy texture can be achieved by using a cast iron pan. The crust is then topped with crème fraîche and gruyère cheese, which provides a creamy base. Finally, the flatbread is topped with white onion, fresh thyme and slices of fresh apples. The result is a sweet and savory dish that serves as an unexpected alternative to pie. The savory flatbread provides the perfect way to use seasonal ingredients such as freshly picked apples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Fruit Recipes:** Incorporating unexpected savory twists to classic sweet fruit recipes. - **Cast Iron Cooking:** Utilizing cast iron pans for achieving crispy textures and versatile cooking options. - **Alternative Baking Methods:** Finding creative ways to bake traditional dishes without specialized equipment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Creating innovative menus and recipes by incorporating new cooking methods and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Cookware and Kitchenware:** Developing and marketing versatile cookware options that allow for a wider variety of cooking techniques and recipes. - **Home Baking:** Providing home bakers with alternative ingredients and baking methods for traditional dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-piestyle-sheets.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Boozy Baked Apple Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boozy-baked-apple-pie.md) - [Crisp-Textured Deli Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-harvest-lineup.md) - [Griddled Za’atar Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddled-zaatar.md) - [Upside-Down Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-pastry.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Apple Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-series.md)