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    Apple Gorgonzola Pizza

    Published: Aug 19, 2020 · Modified: Dec 6, 2020 · 17 Comments

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    This savory apple gorgonzola pizza is made with sautéed apples over mozzarella and gorgonzola cheeses, and is topped with a fig jam and pecans. 

    apple gorgonzola pizza with a slice cut out

    Who else love fruit pizza?

    I grew up eating lots of fruit pizzas, but always for dessert. There was a local pizza place close to home that made an amazing apple dessert pizza.

    It wasn't until I was in my twenties that I tried a savory fruit pizza, and I was hooked.

    The combination of strongly flavored cheeses with sweet, delicious fruit is fantastic. I love it on this arugula pizza with roasted grapes and on this gorgonzola pizza with jam. But the first savory fruit pizza I tried was this apple gorgonzola pizza.

    This pizza is made with thinly sliced apples, lots of cheese, chopped pecans, and a little jam.

    I've had this apple pizza recipe for years, and have been tweaking it little by little. This is my favorite version.

    Apples, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola + Pecans
    Apples, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola + Pecans

    What If I Can't Find Gorgonzola Cheese?

    This pizza also works perfectly with any type of blue cheese.

    Should I Use Thin Crust or Classic Crust?

    Classic.

    I normally go for thin crust, and that just doesn't work with this pizza.

    Thin-style crust is too flimsy for these heavy toppings. 

    Stick with a slightly thicker dough that can support the weight of the apples. But it doesn't have to be deep-dish. 

    If you buy pre-made dough, look for original or classic crust.

    The pizza dough in the photos is frozen pizza dough I found at Trader Joe's.

    How to Make an Apple Gorgonzola Pizza

    Start by thinly slicing the apples.

    Don't make those weighty apple toppings any heavier than they have to be!

    Add the apples to a pan with a little melted butter.

    Add the Apples to a Pan
    Add the Apples to a Pan

    Cook the apples for a few minutes, and then add a little orange juice.

    Cover the pan, and cook the apples until they're tender.

    Cook Apples Until Softened
    Cook Apples Until Softened

    Next, add the cheese to your pizza dough.

    Sprinkle it out evenly across the dough.

    Add Mozzarella + Gorgonzola To Pizza
    Add Mozzarella + Gorgonzola To Pizza

    Next, add the cooked apple slices to the pizza.

    Add them concentrically to make them look pretty.

    Try to avoid lots of overlap when you add the sliced apples to the pizza.

    If you overlap the apple slices a lot, they will fall off the pizza, because there won't be cheese beneath each slice.

    Sliding pizza toppings are pretty tragic! That said, a tiny bit of overlapping apples is a-okay.

    Top the Cheese with Apple Slices
    Top the Cheese with Apple Slices

    Thin a little jam with warm water (or the leftover orange juice), and drizzle it across the apples.

    I like to use fig jam, but orange marmalade will work perfectly.

    Sprinkle chopped pecans over the toppings.

    Drizzle Pizza with Jam + Top with Pecans
    Drizzle Pizza with Jam + Top with Pecans

    Bake your pizza until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden.

    Bake Until the Crust is Golden
    Bake Until the Crust is Golden

    When you pull the pizza out of the oven, you need to let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

    Freshly baked pizza smells amazing, and I always want to eat it right away. 

    With this pizza, though, waiting matters.

    The cheese needs to cool slightly and harden, because that's what will hold the apple slices in place.

    Let the pizza cool slightly, and then dig in and enjoy the cheesy apple deliciousness.

    If you like to serve your pizza along with a salad, I recommend this tomato corn salad (in summer), a shaved brussels sprouts salad (in fall), or this spinach mandarin orange salad (in winter or spring).

    apple gorgonzola pizza after baking
    apple gorgonzola pizza with a slice cut out
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    5 from 4 votes

    Apple Gorgonzola Pizza

    This savory apple gorgonzola pizza is made with sautéed apples over mozzarella and gorgonzola cheeses, and is topped with a fig jam sauce and pecans. 
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 145kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    No
    Will It Keep?
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    Ingredients

    • dough for one pizza (use classic or original crust) Do not use thin or bistro crust pizza dough
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 medium size apples, cored and thinly sliced Use 3 apples for a very large pizza
    • 1 orange, juiced (~½ cup orange juice)
    • 2 ounces crumbled gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese)
    • 5 ounces fresh mozzarella low-moisture mozzarella works best
    • 1 tablespoon fig jam (or orange marmalade)
    • 1 tablespoon hot water Or use leftover orange juice from cooking the apples
    • ⅛ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425° F.
      Prepare pizza dough by brushing with oil.
      Heat butter over medium heat in large pan. When the butter melts, add apples. Cook apples for 2-3 minutes, and then add orange juice. Cover and allow apples to soften. Remove apple slices from pan, and allow to cool.
      Cook Apples Until Softened
    • Sprinkle both cheeses across the pizza dough, leaving a thin border for the crust.
      If your crust is very small or very large, you might need to adjust the amount of cheese accordingly.
      Add Mozzarella + Gorgonzola To Pizza
    • Layer apples concentrically over cheese in a single layer.
      Keep in mind that each slice of apple should have cheese below it, otherwise the apple slices will slide off the pizza after baking. Avoid excessively overlapping the apple slices.
      Top the Cheese with Apple Slices
    • In a small bowl, mix fig jam and half the hot water (or use a splash of leftover orange juice).
      Stir until jam dissolves into a syrup. Add more water if it's still too thick to pour. Drizzle fig mixture over pizza. Top pizza with pecans.
      Drizzle Pizza with Jam + Top with Pecans
    • Cook pizza 15-18 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese has melted. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
      Bake Until the Crust is Golden

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Cholesterol: 23mg (8%) | Sodium: 224mg (10%) | Potassium: 102mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 258IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 130mg (13%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      October 12, 2016 at 9:12 am

      How unique is this pizza? Love the combo of apples and gorgonzola! Would love to try this one 🙂 It's gonna be difficult to let it cool, though 😉

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 12, 2016 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks! It is SO hard to let it cool!

        Reply
    2. Debi at Life Currents says

      October 12, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      I loved all the creative apple recipes I've seen lately. And, this one is top-notch! So fresh and yummy!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 12, 2016 at 6:55 pm

        Thanks! I'm a little apple crazed 😉

        Reply
    3. Platter Talk says

      October 12, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Oh! apples and gorgonzola cheese? I'm in love! The orange flavor addition is wonderful, thanks.

      Reply
    4. Brandon says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      What a creative idea! All these flavors go well together on a fruit and cheese board, so I can just imagine how delicious this would be in pizza-form!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks! It's soooo yummy!

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Apples for the win! I am 100% intrigued by this! What a perfect fall weather dinner....can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm

        Let me know if you do!! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

      October 12, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      That pizza looks amazing! I'm not surprised it's become a favorite of yours. And I love all the tips you've included.

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 12, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks! I could make this in my sleep 😉 but I won't.. because.. burns. Lol

        Reply
    7. J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all says

      October 13, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      Oh my goodness! This is my type of pizza! It looks almost too good to eat. But if I was sitting next to it... there would be no way to resist it!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

      October 13, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      This sounds like an amazing combination! Sweet + savory works SO well on pizza...I love it! Equally good on a brunch or dinner table!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks! You could definitely make it for brunch!

        Reply
    9. Amanda says

      October 13, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      Very entertaining blog. 🙂 This pizza sounds amazing. Wonder how it would taste with a different cheese? Gorgonzola is not very popular in my house.

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        October 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm

        I also make it with sharp white cheddar! It's delicious

        Reply
    10. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

      October 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      This sounds amazing!! Apples and Cheese are two of my favorites and when you put them together can't help but win. Thanks for sharing Sarah 🙂

      Reply
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