Caramelized Onion and Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 8 fresh figs sliced
• 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh arugula
• 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.
4. 4 Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
5. 5 Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
6. 6 Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the dough, followed by sliced figs and crumbled goat cheese.
7. 7 Use the parchment paper to transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
8. 8 Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. 9 Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh arugula and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
10. 10 Slice the pizza and serve immediately.