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Prosciutto Arugula Pizza with a Balsamic Fig Glaze

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups arugula
  • ¼ pound prosciutto
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups figs if using dry figs soak them in warm water for 15 minutes to rehydrate
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method
 

For the garlic oil
  1. Combine the half cup of olive oil and the garlic cloves in a small saucepan and let it simmer over a low heat for 10 minutes
  2. We will be using this oil to brush on the pizza as well as add some on top
  3. For the balsamic Glaze
  4. Add the figs, the balsamic vinegar and the wine into another saucepan and let simmer for over a low heat for 20 minutes
  5. When the mixture starts boiling stir in the honey
  6. When figs become mushy and start opening, transfer the mixture into a blender
  7. Blend until it reaches a sauce like consistency
  8. If the glaze is too thick, add some water to thin it out
  9. For the pizza
  10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  11. Take dough and place into a baking tray
  12. From the middle of the dough stretch it out slowly towards the edges of the tray to the desired size

    • Be careful not to stretch it out too much that it causes holes in the dough


  13. Brush the garlic oil across the pizza and around the crust
  14. Place the pizza in the oven and let it cook and rise for 5 minutes
  15. Take the pizza out and brush with oil again
  16. Slice the fresh mozzarella and place it around the pizza
  17. Place back in the oven and let cook for another 5 minutes
  18. Take the pizza out and add the prosciutto. Let it cook for a few more minutes
  19. Once the crust is nice and golden brown, take the pizza out and add the arugula on top

    • Feel free to add more of the garlic oil on top of the arugula if you desire.


  20. Add the balsamic fig glaze on top, cut into 8 slices, serve and enjoy

Notes

Use my pizza dough recipe for the crust.