Balsamic Pear Pizza
I love this sweet and savory pear pizza with mozzarella, onions, and our homemade balsamic glaze. It’s also easy, and you can make it with homemade or store-bought pizza dough! We love playing around with savory and sweet. This easy pear pizza recipe has a little of both. The pear becomes sweet and tender, onions are savory with thyme, and a simple balsamic syrup adds a pop of flavor. It might sound odd to add fruit to pizza, but trust me, this pizza is delicious! This is perfect for an easy weekday dinner since it takes just over 30 minutes. It can even double as an easy appetizer for the next time you entertain (just cut the slices a little smaller). I use my homemade pizza dough to make it, but your favorite store-bought pizza dough will work! For more pizza recipes, see our ultimate cheese pizza, Margherita pizza, and this butternut squash pizza! Key Ingredients Pizza Dough: I’ve made this with great success with store-bought and homemade pizza dough. The dough shown in our photos is a generic store-bought dough. When I have the time, I love this homemade pizza dough, but use what you have! Pear: Choose a juicy and ripe pear. Apples are a great substitute if you don’t have access to pears. Onion and Thyme: I saute the onions with olive oil and fresh thyme, which enhances the savory flavors of this pizza. Fennel or shallot would be amazing, too. Mozzarella: I love the block mozzarella for this pizza because it melts so nicely. However, you can substitute fresh mozzarella if you prefer it. Pecans: These are optional, but I love the crunch they add. Walnuts would be really good, too. Balsamic Glaze: You can buy balsamic glaze, so if you have some, use it! If not, our recipe below shares how to make it using plain balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Pizza Dough: I’ve made this with great success with store-bought and homemade pizza dough. The dough shown in our photos is a generic store-bought dough. When I have the time, I love this homemade pizza dough, but use what you have! Pear: Choose a juicy and ripe pear. Apples are a great substitute if you don’t have access to pears. Onion and Thyme: I saute the onions with olive oil and fresh thyme, which enhances the savory flavors of this pizza. Fennel or shallot would be amazing, too. Mozzarella: I love the block mozzarella for this pizza because it melts so nicely. However, you can substitute fresh mozzarella if you prefer it. Pecans: These are optional, but I love the crunch they add. Walnuts would be really good, too. Balsamic Glaze: You can buy balsamic glaze, so if you have some, use it! If not, our recipe below shares how to make it using plain balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Balsamic Pear Pizza PREP 15 mins COOK 20 mins TOTAL 35 mins PREP 15 mins COOK 20 mins TOTAL 35 mins I love this sweet and savory pear pizza with mozzarella, onions, and our homemade balsamic glaze. The balsamic syrup adds a pop of flavor and acid. 4 Servings You Will Need 1 recipe homemade pizza dough or 12 ounces store-bought pizza dough 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pear 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar Directions 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 2Form the pizza dough into a 15-inch by 10-inch rectangle (it doesn’t have to be exact, just close). Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. 3Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced onions, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and begin to brown around the edges. 4Core and thinly slice the pear. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the cut pear and toss. 5Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the baked pizza crust, then scatter the onions, mozzarella cheese, pear slices, and pecan halves on top. 6Bake the pizza for 6 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and starts to bubble. 7While the pizza bakes, add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened to the consistency of a thin syrup. 8Drizzle the balsamic syrup over the baked pear pizza and serve. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 2Form the pizza dough into a 15-inch by 10-inch rectangle (it doesn’t have to be exact, just close). Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. 3Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced onions, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and begin to brown around the edges. 4Core and thinly slice the pear. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the cut pear and toss. 5Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the baked pizza crust, then scatter the onions, mozzarella cheese, pear slices, and pecan halves on top. 6Bake the pizza for 6 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and starts to bubble. 7While the pizza bakes, add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened to the consistency of a thin syrup. 8Drizzle the balsamic syrup over the baked pear pizza and serve. Adam and Joanne's Tips Balsamic glaze: Depending on where you shop, you may be able to find a balsamic glaze. If you have this, there is no need to make the balsamic and brown sugar syrup. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Balsamic glaze: Depending on where you shop, you may be able to find a balsamic glaze. If you have this, there is no need to make the balsamic and brown sugar syrup. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1/4 of the recipe / Calories 487 / Total Fat 31.8g / Saturated Fat 5.6g / Cholesterol 5.1mg / Sodium 450.1mg / Carbohydrate 38.7g / Dietary Fiber 5.1g / Total Sugars 12.4g / Protein 13.5g AUTHOR: Adam Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Easy Sweet Potato Pie Next Post: Easy Fry Sauce