Special Diets

Black Mission Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

• From: California Fig Advisory Board

Ingredients

• Caramelized Shallots2 Tbs butter

• 5 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly

• 1 Tbs molasses

• 2 Tbs sherry vinegar

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Black Mission Fig and Prosciutto Pizza Prepared dough for two, small, 8-inch pizzas

• 8 oz fresh California Mission figs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

• 8 oz fresh California Calimyrna figs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

• Olive oil, as needed

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup caramelized shallots (recipe below)

• 2 oz crumbled goat cheese

• 10 slices prosciutto

• 1 Tbs grated or shaved Parmesan

• Sprigs of arugula (garnish)

Cut this tasty pizza into small squares and serve as an appetizer alongside chilled white wine.

Directions

• For Caramelized Shallots, heat butter in large saucepan and cook shallots until caramelized. Stir in molasses and vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until all liquid has been absorbed. Set aside to cool.
• For Pizza, pre-heat pizza stone or heavy baking pan in 500°F oven for 30 minutes or more.
• Meanwhile, spread figs on sheet pan or tray; drizzle with olive oil and honey, then season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
• Then, on 12x12-inch piece of parchment paper with lightly floured rolling pin, roll pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
• Brush generously with olive oil and spread Caramelized Shallots all over. Arrange sliced figs about 1/2 inch apart on top of shallots and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle goat cheese evenly over all.
• Transfer pizza to pre-heated stone and bake, 10 to 15 minutes at 500°F or until cheese and edge of crust are lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and transfer to cutting board; let stand and cool slightly. Then, cut into wedges, and garnish with sliced prosciutto, Parmesan, and arugula.