Apple Pizza with Walnut Parmesan Pesto, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese

Apple Pizza with Walnut Parmesan Pesto, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

Apple Pizzas

• 1 store bought whole wheat crust
• Walnut pesto (recipe follows)
• Caramelized onions (recipe follows)
• 1 Rockit Apple, thinly sliced
• 2 oz. goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins

Walnut Pesto

• ½ cup walnuts
• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• ¼ grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• sprinkle of sea salt

Caramelized Onions

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped golden raisins

METHOD

To make the Walnut Pesto

1. Add the walnuts, basil, Parmesan cheese, and salt to a food processor.
2. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil, and process until a thick paste forms.

To make the Caramelized Onions

1. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions.
2. Cook the onions, stirring frequently until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Turn down the heat to low and allow the onions to cook slowly over low heat, stirring only a few times until they are a deep golden color, about 30 minutes.
4. Add the chopped raisins, stir, and continue to cook for about 10 more minutes until they are sweet and sticky.

To assemble the Apple Pizzas

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees and lightly grease a large cookie sheet/sheet pan.
2. Roll or stretch dough out to fit onto the pan, about 12 inches round.
3. Spread prepared Walnut Pesto on the dough, and then top with the Caramelized Onions.
4. Next add the apple sliced to the pizza, and dollop with goat’s cheese.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes until the crust begins to crisp and the apples are golden.
6. Sprinkle raisins over the warm pizza, and serve!