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Apple Prosciutto Pizza

Savory Apple Prosciutto Pizza for Cozy Fall Nights

This Apple Prosciutto Pizza combines the sweetness of honeycrisp apples with savory prosciutto, creating a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for cozy fall nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Standard table salt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 packet Dry Active Yeast Instant yeast can be used directly without proofing.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Ensure it’s lukewarm for best results.
Topping Ingredients
  • 4 oz Prosciutto Can be replaced with crispy bacon.
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds) Sunflower seeds can be an acceptable substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use unsalted for better control of seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage Fresh thyme or oregano can serve as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sweet Onions Red onions can be used for a sharper taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Maple syrup can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider or Pumpkin Beer Regular apple juice works too.
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple Granny Smith is great for added tartness.
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Emmental or mozzarella can serve as substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese Feta cheese works for a milder flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pizza stone
  • Food Processor
  • skillet

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Slowly add warm water while stirring to form a sticky mixture. Cover and let rise for 24 hours.
Prosciutto Crumble
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake prosciutto for 15-20 minutes until crispy, then cool and crumble. Mix with pepitas and sauté in butter and sage for 3 minutes.
Caramelized Onions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet, add onions and sugar, cooking for 10 minutes. Add cider and cook until liquid evaporates, about 10-15 minutes.
Preheat Pizza Stone
  1. Preheat pizza stone in the oven at 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.
Pizza Assembly
  1. Shape dough into a round crust on a floured peel. Spread caramelized onions, add apple slices, and sprinkle cheeses.
Baking Pizza
  1. Slide pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 4-5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Final Touch
  1. Top with prosciutto crumble immediately after baking. Cool briefly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Knead the dough well, balance your toppings, and preheat the stone properly for a crispy crust.

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