Sausage Apple Pizza Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Stir in the water, oil and honey; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon syrup, salt and cayenne in oil until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the sage, mustard and remaining vinegar and syrup., Grease a 12-in. pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll out dough to fit prepared pan; prick thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Arrange the onion mixture, beet greens, apple, sausages and cheese over top. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Toppings: 1) Preheat the oven to 425. 2) Apples-set the slices in a bowl or glass with a 1/2 c. of the cider and let rest for at least 20 minutes or up to one hour. Drain before putting on pizza, reserving liquid. 3) Sausage-in a pan over medium-high heat, combine the sausage and fennel. Cook, breaking apart frequently until the sausage is browned on it's edges. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve the cooking juices. 4) Onions- in a skillet over medium heat, melt the 1 Tbs. butter with the 1 Tbs. brown sugar. Stir to combine and then add onions. Cook until tender and slightly browned on the sides, 10 minutes or so. 5) Sauce- Combine reserved cider from apples, 1/2 c. heavy cream, tsp. cornstarch, garlic, 1 Tbs. liquid from sausage, and a 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens. 6) Assembly! I like to do: sauce, apples, some cheese, onions and sausage, some more cheese. Bake on a sheet pan or pizza stone for 10-15 minutes. Take out of oven, top with arugula, and rest a few minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Divide dough in half. With greased fingers, pat each half onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Spread pizza sauce over crusts. Top with cheese, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and sausage. Bake at 400° until golden brown and cheese is bubbling, 12-15 minutes. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh oregano leaves. , Freeze option: Wrap unbaked pizzas and freeze for up to 2 months. To use, unwrap and place on pizza pans; thaw in the refrigerator. Bake at 400° until crust is golden brown, 18-22 minutes.