Fig Jam Pizza
Fig jam pizza with sauted sausage and grated gouda. Who doesn't love pizza? We certainly do, and in our home, we've made it a tradition to celebrate "Pizza Friday" for the past 30 years. Pizza also makes a great quick weeknight meal for busy families, right?Now, when we mention fig jam, we're not talking about the typical jam texture you spread on your morning toast.
Equipment
- 1 pizza stone
- 1 cheese grater
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 Pizza screen optional
- grill or oven
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 saute pan, skillet, or fry pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 package Italian spicy sausage removed from the casing
- 3 heaping tbsp fig jam
- 1/2 round gouda cheese
Instructions
Notes
Easy Fig Jam Sausage Pizza Recipe Card
Step 1: Cook Sausage, Small Pieces Until Golden Brown
Begin by bringing the sausage to room temperature for about 10 minutes. This will allow it to dry slightly and ensure even browning. Remove the sausage from its casing and heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Break the sausage into small pieces and cook them in the pan until they turn golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste. This process usually takes around 10 minutes. For the best result, 10 minutes before sautéing sausage let it come to room temperature. This allows the sausage to dry a bit and brown more evenly. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a bowl lined with paper towels. This will help remove any excess grease.
Step 2: Grate Gouda Cheese Or Crumble Blue Cheese
Grate your preferred cheese, such as Gouda, and place it on a sheet of parchment paper for easy access later on. Crumbled Blue cheese is another great option Another option to consider for this pizza is crumbled blue cheese. The creamy and tangy flavor of blue cheese adds a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the fig preserves and the savory sausage. As you assemble your pizza, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly over the sausage and fig preserves. When cooked, it will melt and create a deliciously cheesy and flavorful topping. The combination of blue cheese, fig jam, and sausage is sure to elevate your pizza to new heights of taste. Don't hesitate to give it a try and enjoy the bold flavors it brings to this delicious dish!
Step 3: Spreading and Shaping Dough Adding To Pizza Stone
Preheat your pizza stone in the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for one hour. This will ensure a hot surface and result in a crispy crust. Allow the pizza dough to sit at room temperature for five minutes, this prevents it from bouncing back while shaping. Shape your pizza dough into the classic round shape. Sprinkle a layer of cornmeal onto the pizza peel after shaping the dough. This will aid in transferring the dough from the peel to the hot pizza stone and provide a wonderful texture and crunch. Tip: Avoid using extra flour on the dough, as it can make it tougher. Instead, rely on the cornmeal for easy handling.
Step 4: Spread The Jam On The Dough
Spread the fig preserves evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about an inch of crust plain. You can use a flat metal spatula or the back of a metal spoon for this task. Next, evenly distribute the cooked sausage on top of the fig preserves.
Step 5: Add Grated Gouda
Sprinkle the grated cheese of your choice, such as Gouda, evenly over the sausage. Place the pizza on the pizza stone in the oven or grill. Cook for 4 minutes, then rotate the pizza and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Tip: Adjust the cooking time based on your oven or grill temperature, as they may vary. Tip: Once cooked, allow the pizza to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the hot fig preserves cool slightly.
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