Fall is a fantastic time to enjoy hearty and flavorful pizzas that incorporate seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, butternut squash, apples, and various warm spices. Here are some delicious fall pizza recipes to try:
Pumpkin & Sage Pizza
• Pizza dough
• Pumpkin puree
• Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh sage leaves
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
Spread a layer of pumpkin puree over your pizza dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, fresh sage leaves, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if desired.
Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza
• Pizza dough
• Roasted butternut squash slices
• Caramelized onions
• Gorgonzola cheese (or goat cheese)
• Fresh thyme leaves
• Olive oil
• Balsamic glaze (optional)
Layer roasted butternut squash slices and caramelized onions on the pizza dough. Crumble Gorgonzola cheese over the top, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, and drizzle with olive oil. After baking, finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
Apple, Bacon, & Cheddar Pizza
• Pizza dough
• Olive oil
• Apple slices (thinly sliced)
• Cooked bacon pieces
• Sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
• Fresh rosemary
• Honey (for drizzling)
Brush olive oil over the pizza dough. Arrange apple slices, bacon, and cheddar cheese on top. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Drizzle with honey before serving.
Fig & Prosciutto Pizza
• Pizza dough
• Fig jam
• Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh figs (sliced)
• Prosciutto slices
• Arugula
• Balsamic reduction
Spread a layer of fig jam over the pizza dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and arrange fresh fig slices and prosciutto on top. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. After baking, top with fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
These fall-inspired pizza recipes are perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner. Feel free to get creative with your toppings and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy!