When figs are in season, we make hay while the sun shines! In other words, we make as many recipes as possible with our treasure. Of course, all recipes that call for fresh figs can be made with dried figs cut fine or by hydrating them depending on the recipe. This pizza also adds onions, fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, balsamic vinegar and fresh arugula for nutrient density.
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Fresh Fig and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Makes one 14 inch or two 10 inch round pizzas
Ingredients:
1 pound of pizza dough, homemade or pre-prepared at room temperature
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided for the resting dough, greasing the pan and as a topping
2 Tablespoons European butter (Kerry Gold)
1 Vidalia onion or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 pound fresh figs, trimmed and sliced into three pieces
4 ounces fresh soft goat cheese, crumbled*
1 cup fresh baby arugula
Instructions:
- Place the room temperature dough in glass bowl and drizzle with 1–2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Let the dough rest while the onions cook.
- Pre-heat the oven to 475°
- In a medium size skillet, melt butter on medium and add onions, cooking until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and cook again for about 5 minutes. Remove onions from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to absorb any extra juices.
- Oil the pizza pan with 1Tablespoon of olive oil all the way to the edges.
- Roll out the dough and place on your choice of pan. Brush the dough with 1–2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Use more if needed.
- Sprinkle the dough with garlic powder.
- Top the dough with 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese leaving a 1- to 2-inch border. Cover with chopped rosemary.
- Evenly distribute the onions, figs, goat cheese and 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let rest for a few minutes and add the arugula on top.
*Goat cheese can be replaced with blue cheese, ricotta or mascarpone.
Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com
