Caramelized Apple & Bacon Pizza

Name: Caramelized Apple & Bacon Pizza
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 mL) oil for brushing; 1 lb. (450 g) fresh pizza dough or 5-minute dough (see cook’s tips); 6 slices bacon, chopped; ½ red onion, sliced into ¼" (6-mm) pieces; 1 large apple, cored and sliced into ¼" (6-mm) pieces; 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar; 4 oz. (125 g) Gouda or mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup/250 mL); 2 cups (500 mL) arugula or baby spinach leaves; ½ lemon, juiced; Optional: ¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, feta, or goat cheese

Prep 5 min

Cook 30 min

Ready in 35 min

Fall flavors come together for a pizza that’s sweet, savory, cheesy, and budget-friendly!

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 mL) oil for brushing
1 lb. (450 g) fresh pizza dough or 5-minute dough (see cook’s tips)
6 slices bacon, chopped
½ red onion, sliced into ¼" (6-mm) pieces
1 large apple, cored and sliced into ¼" (6-mm) pieces
1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
4 oz. (125 g) Gouda or mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup/250 mL)

2 cups (500 mL) arugula or baby spinach leaves
½ lemon, juiced
Optional: ¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, feta, or goat cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
Brush the Fully Glazed Large Round Stone with oil. Place the dough in the center of the stone. Stretch or roll the dough to the edges, pressing with your fingers as needed. Use a fork to pierce the dough all over.
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is starting to brown. Remove the stone from the oven.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Move the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate using a slotted spoon to reserve the bacon fat.
Add the onion, apples, and brown sugar to the pan. Cook over medium heat, gently tossing, until slightly softened, about 4–5 minutes.
To assemble the pizza, evenly top the dough with the cheese, then top with the onion and apple mixture. Sprinkle with the cooked bacon. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, toss the arugula and lemon juice in a mixing bowl until coated. Top the pizza with arugula and Gorgonzola, if you’d like, just before serving.

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 8 g (includes 2 g added sugar), Protein 12 g

Cook's Tips:

You can make this pizza with our Pizza Crust Mix. Prepare the crust according to the package directions.

You can find a recipe for 5-Minute Dough on our website. If you’re using this recipe, par-cook the dough for 7 minutes, then continue as the recipe directs.