Entree
Gorgonzola Pizza with Dried Figs and Caramelized Onions
- Prep-Time 20 Mins
- Cook-Time 15 Mins
- Servings 2 (10 inch pizzas)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-Maid Calimyrna or Mission Figs, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced end to end in thin strips
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 lb. pre-made pizza dough
- 4 oz. crumbled gorgonzola
Directions
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1
PREHEAT the oven to 450°F, preferably including a pizza stone.
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2
MELT the butter and olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
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3
ADD the onion and salt. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are very soft and light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Stir in the figs, lemon juice and honey.
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4
Meanwhile, DIVIDE pizza dough in half. Roll out on a floured surface to make two 10-inch squares or rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
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5
BAKE one at a time on a baking sheet or preheated stone until golden brown on bottom, about 6 minutes. Remove from oven.
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6
TOP the browned side of each crust with half the onion-fig mixture.
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7
SPRINKLE with gorgonzola cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and crust is crisp, 6-8 minutes.
Products Used
In This Recipe
California Dried Golden Figs
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