4 fruits to use as pizza toppings

Many people think of pizza as a traditionally savoury meal with cheese, meat and tomatoes. However, in reality, it's possible to make a delicious pizza using toppings that are often considered sweet -- namely, fruit. Fruit can make a great pizza topping, and it can pair well with more savoury ingredients to create a complex and delicious meal.

One of the most common fruits used on top of pizzas is pineapple. Pineapple creates a distinct tropical flavour that pairs well with heavier, rich meats and cheese to balance out the pizza's taste. One of the most popular pizzas using pineapple is a Hawaiian pizza.

• To make this beachy pie, simply spread tomato sauce on pizza crust, then top with mozzarella, diced ham, and diced pineapple.
• Pineapple is also a great ingredient to use on a pizza with barbecue chicken and red onion.

Figs have a meaty consistency and a bold flavour, and thus pair well with bolder and pungent cheeses. A popular pizza recipe with figs incorporates figs and blue cheese.

• On your pizza crust, simply combine sliced figs, blue cheese, and caramelized onions, then bake.
• This pizza is also delicious when topped with a balsamic reduction.
• If you prefer to pair figs with meat, they match well with prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, and arugula.

One mild-flavoured fruit that is a good choice for a pizza topping is pears. Pears go well with nutty flavours, which is why many people use them on pizzas with cheeses like pecorino, manchego, or Parmesan. Pears are an easy pizza topping because their flavour is subtle, and it won't overpower the taste of other ingredients.

To capitalize on this fruit, bake a pizza with sliced pears, pecorino, and walnuts, or make a simple pie with caramelized onions, pears, and Gorgonzola cheese.

Apples have long been a fruit that people have paired with cheese, particularly cheddar cheese, so it's no surprise that apples make a great pizza topping. Apple has a delicate flavour, so many people use it as a balance to stronger sharp or smoked cheeses.

• To capitalize on the flavour of apples for pizza, make a pizza using apple and bacon. Simply bake a pizza with shredded cheddar, cooked Applewood bacon, and thinly sliced apples.
• To add even more of a punch to this pizza, also use a sprinkle of strong blue cheese.

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