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Fig, Prosciutto, Caramelized Onions & Arugula Pizza

Here's how you make Fig, Prosciutto, Caramelized Onions & Arugula Pizza
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40+m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Pizza crusts (2 small pre-made, or flatbreads, you can make your own as well)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • FOR TOPPINGS
  • 8 fresh (408 grams) figs (stem removed and cut in quarters), I used mission figs *See Note Below
  • 3 ounces prosciutto ham (thin sliced, add more or less to taste)
  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup onions, caramelized (*See Note Below)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese (more or less to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups baby arugula (loosely packed, stems removed)
  • Garnish
  • Aged balsamic vinegar (any good quality)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: FIG NOTE: I used fresh mission figs; you could always use green figs; but, I don't find them as sweet. You could always re-hydrate dried figs which will work; but, the fresh figs are really what makes the dish.

  • Step 2: Caramelized Onions ... This needs to be done first. You can really use any method you like; there are many ways to make them. I make mine in my crock pot; because they cook all night, and - it is as easy as you can get. This is my crock pot recipe http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/crock-pot-caramelized-onions-9554 but; there on tons of recipes how to make the onions. And, make ahead ... they keep in the refrigerator; or freeze great!

  • Step 3: Crust ... Pre-made vs homemade. I am just not fond of baking; so, I take advantage of a pre-made crust of flatbread. And, if using flatbread, use a plain one; not seasoned. Brush with the honey olive oil mixture on the top side; and, season with a little salt and pepper.

  • Step 4: Crust ... If making your own crust; I prefer to cook it first. If using a pre-made crust or flatbread; I like to toast it on both sides, just to warm it up; and, to lightly toast it. This can be done in the oven or on a grill; which I prefer.

  • Step 5: Then, I like to transfer the crust to a sheet pan lined with foil to finish cooking; this works for both the oven and grill method.

  • Step 6: Pizza ... Add the caramelized onions, cheese, fig slices, and then the prosciutto - try to break it up as you add it to the pizza. Then bake for 7-10 minutes on a grill; or, in a 400-425 degrees - just until the figs begin to soften. Just keep an eye on them; they, will go quickly; and, you don't want them to burn. You want the figs, tender; and the prosciutto warmed through.

  • Step 7: Finish ... Top with the arugula when the pizza is still warm; and finish with a drizzle of balsamic. Dinner is done. But, you can also serve this as an appetizer course too. It's rich an delicious. I usually do a simply fresh citrus salad on the side; or, I may do some grilled shrimp to start with.

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