Caramelized Onion, Apple and Prosciutto Pizza with Dubliner Cheese

Caramelized Onion, Apple and Prosciutto Pizza with Dubliner Cheese
~ Onions and apples softened in butter are a pizza-lover’s delight. They pair to create a unique topping that’s sharp, sweet and perfectly suited to pizza. Add some well-cured prosciutto and top with Dubliner Irish Cheddar and you’ve got a gourmet pizza fit for any occasion.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 30 minutes
Makes 6 main or 12 appetizer servings.


Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 very large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 pound prepared pizza dough
200g Danish Fontina or Smoked Mozzarella for a different twist! (available at the shop), shredded
1/2 cup thinly sliced prosciutto
200g shredded Dubliner Irish Cheddar (available in the shop)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme


Preparation and Cooking:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat


Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes


Add apples to skillet; cook and stir for 10 minutes more or until onions and apples are very soft


Set apples and onions aside


Preheat oven to 450° F


Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.


Divide dough into 3 equal pieces


Roll each into a 9-inch circle or a 10 x 8-inch rectangle on a lightly floured board


Transfer to prepared baking sheets and cover with equal amounts of onion mixture, prosciutto and cheese on each pizza


Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned on the edges


Sprinkle with fresh thyme


Cut and serve