Apple Anise Pizza Recipe

This award-winning recipe (winner of the bh&g magazine's "looks-like-you-fussed" category!) transforms humble pizza into an elegant appetizer or light lunch. Sweet caramelized apples, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant anise seeds create a flavor explosion atop a crispy crust. Impress your guests with this stunning and surprisingly easy dish – perfect for gatherings or a special weeknight treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 68.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Anise Pizza

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How to Make Apple Anise Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Place the pre-made pizza dough shell (12-inch) on a pizza pan.
  3. Bake for 8 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and hot.
  4. While the crust bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
  5. Add 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, to the skillet.
  6. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are tender-crisp but still hold their shape.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon anise seeds, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Evenly spoon the apple mixture over the pre-baked pizza crust.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese).
  10. Bake for 5-8 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Drizzle with an additional 1 tablespoon of honey before serving.
  12. Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

7g

Carbs

2g

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