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Irresistible Fig Jam and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe You Need to Try

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Learn how to make delicious Fig Jam And Prosciutto Pizza. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 ball of pizza dough (about 12 ounces), store-bought or homemade
  • 1/3 cup fig jam (homemade if you have time, or your favorite store-bought brand)
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional, but it adds a lovely tang)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh arugula for topping (about 1 cup)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or a pinch of dried thyme (optional)
  • Flour for dusting your work surface

If you don’t have goat cheese, ricotta or feta can be delightful alternatives. And if fig jam is hard to find, a good-quality apricot or peach preserve can work beautifully, especially if you enjoy a slightly different fruity note.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up; otherwise, a baking sheet will work fine.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. I remember Mama Lou always reminding me to “be gentle with the dough, like you’re hugging an old friend.”
  3. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
  4. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, especially around the edges to help it crisp up beautifully.
  5. Spread the fig jam evenly over the surface, leaving about an inch around the edge for the crust. The first time I made this with Ouma, she insisted on using a spoon to dollop the jam and then spread it gently—her way of savoring each step.
  6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the fig jam. Then, scatter dollops of goat cheese if using.
  7. Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately arrange the prosciutto slices on top. The residual heat will soften the prosciutto just enough without making it too crispy.
  9. Scatter fresh arugula and thyme leaves over the pizza. Finish with a few twists of black pepper for a subtle kick.
  10. Slice and serve warm. I always find that sharing this pizza with family, especially while reminiscing about Mama Lou’s stories, makes it taste even better.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://notesrecipes.com/fig-jam-and-prosciutto-pizza/