Jan. 15, 2020

Apple, Beet, & Caramelized Onion Pizza

Skill level: Moderate

If you’re looking to elevate your pizza night, this apple-beet pesto pizza delivers a bold, unexpected combination of flavors. Earthy beet pesto creates a rich base, while sweet apples and caramelized onions add balance and depth. Finished with melty cheese and fresh herbs, this pizza is both vibrant and satisfying. Perfect for entertaining or trying something new, it’s a creative twist on a classic favorite.

This pizza combines earthy beet pesto with sweet apples and melted cheese. A unique, flavorful bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough

Beet pesto sauce

  • 2 cups roasted or steamed beets
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 lemon, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon Italian or blended seasonings
  • 1½ - 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 Autumn Glory® apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ cup fresh thyme
  • optional: crispy bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to the pizza dough manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Prep your beet pesto sauce. Combine roasted or steamed beets, pumpkin seeds, garlic cloves, olive oil, white balsamic vinaigrette, grated parmesan cheese, juice from half a lemon, salt, and pepper in a blender and mix until combined.
  3. If you are using store-bought dough, roll it out onto a greased pan and pre-bake it according to the instructions to avoid a soggy crust. Optional: add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of seasoning to the crust for this initial bake.
  4. While the dough is baking, caramelize your onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of baking powder to speed up the caramelization process.
  5. Spread the beet pesto sauce in the middle of the pizza, top with grated white cheddar cheese, and add the caramelized onions.
  6. Thinly slice your apples and top with a little lemon juice as you go to keep them from oxidizing.
  7. Finally, lay out your apple slices in a fan shape on top of your pizza, then top with extra caramelized onions and fresh thyme leaves. Optional: finish with a sprinkle of crispy bacon
  8. Bake for another 6-8 minutes per your pizza dough's instructions.
  9. Once browned to your liking, remove it from the oven, slice, and enjoy!

Recipe created by Salty Canary for Superfresh Growers®.

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