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Granny Smith Apple and Gorgonzola Pizza

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Granny Smith Apple and Gorgonzola Pizza

I have really been into the butternut squash and gorgonzola combo lately and it all started with the roasted butternut squash and caramelized onion pizza with gorgonzola and crispy fried sage that I made a while ago. While I was enjoying that pizza I thought that gorgonzola would also go really well with apples and I thought that an apple and gorgonzola pizza would also be really nice. The idea has been percolating in my head for a while and now that the apples are in season it was the perfect time to turn it into a reality. I figured that the soft gorgonzola dolce would melt really nicely and work as the ‘sauce’ of the pizza but it felt a little bare with just he cheese and the sliced apples. I borrowed the idea of adding the caramelized onions from the butternut squash pizza and I went with red onions to add a bit of colour. I also added a splash of balsamic vinegar to the onions for a kick of extra flavour. While researching apple pizzas on the web I came across one that used walnuts and the pizza was now complete. The apple and gorgonzola pizza with caramelized onions and walnuts turned out amazingly well! The gooey melted tangy gorgonzola worked really well with the tart apples and sweet caramelized onions and the walnuts added a great contrasting texture. Overall I was really pleased with the way the pizza turned out and I will definitely be making it again and again. Pear and gorgonzola is also a great combo and I think that a pear version of this pizza would also work really well.

Granny Smith Apple and Gorgonzola Pizza

Granny Smith Apple and Gorgonzola Pizza

Cook Time:40 minutes Total Time:40 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1 cup gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 granny smith apple (cored and thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the onion and saute until tender and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Mix in the balsamic vinegar and cook until it has evaporated.
  4. Spread the onions, gorgonzola, apple and walnuts out on the pizza.
  5. Bake in a preheated 500F/260C oven until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
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  12. Kathy says

    December 14, 2009 at 7:53 am

    This recipe combines all my favorite flavors and textures. Never thought about combining apples and cheese on a pizza, love the idea – plus the onions, walnuts and wow, I am thinking honey and what else? Maybe an herb—lavender? I am going to try this!! You inspire my creativity and I am grateful

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  15. Eat My Tortes says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:04 am

    You know the first time I tried Gorgonzola was on a pizza in Rome. It is my favorite topping now, even just on its own. I think apples would go great as you have done, the savory and sweet seems perfect.

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  26. Cara says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    I'm happy I came across this. I am thinking of making an apple and gorgonzola savory tart to bring to a holiday party and this is good inspiration.

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  27. melissa says

    January 7, 2010 at 3:06 am

    I made this combination tonight, with a whole wheat crust, Empire apples, and pecans (since, like a good Southern girl, that's what I had in my freezer instead of walnuts). It was gooooooooorgeous. 😀

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  28. Stephanie says

    February 2, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    I stumbled across your blog, and suffice it to say I'll be following every day from now on =) Pear and gorgonzola (with walnuts, can't forget those!) is my favorite pizza combination, and tonight that combo was used in my grilled cheese sandwich. Mmmmm. Have you tried apple and pecorino cheese? It's something to try…

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