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    Home » Recipe Index » Fall Recipes

    Pear Pizza with Prosciutto

    October 16, 2019 Updated January 16, 2023 By Rebecca Appetizers, Easy Recipes, Fall Recipes

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    This pear pizza with arugula and prosciutto is the perfect late-summer early fall meal. It's easy, fancy and delicious enough to serve while entertaining. It's sweet, salty, cheesy, and super fresh tasting with the fresh pears and arugula.

    This post was created in partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with pears and balsamic glaze on table

    [This pear pizza recipe was originally posted in August 2018. It has been updated with cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    I'm excited to announce that I will be working with Sprouts Farmers Market on a series of recipes using their great products. Sprouts is a favorite grocery store because of high quality meats, lots of great priced produce, and a big bulk foods section.

    I have made these recipes using ingredients found at Sprouts: frozen Greek yogurt with tart cherry sauce, or Tangy BBQ chicken wings.

    Table of contents

    • How will this pita pizza make your life easier?
    • What makes this pizza so good?
    • How to make pear pizza?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will this pita pizza make your life easier?

    Sprouts has a great section of pre-chopped vegetables, delicious tomato sauces, meats, cheeses, great flatbreads, and pizza dough so all you have to do is assemble a pizza like this pear pizza and enjoy. I mean how much better can it get than that?

    Make this fig & prosciutto pizza, Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread OR peach caprese pizza.

    What makes this pizza so good?

    • Pizza dough or pita
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice
    • Crunchy pear
    • Prosciutto
    • Goat cheese
    • Arugula
    • Balsamic glaze

    How to make pear pizza?

    To start your pear pizza, pre-heat oven, move oven rack to the top, set to broil. Remove center and seeds from pear, and slice into thin slices. Place pita on a medium sized baking sheet.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with pears, prosciutto, and goat cheese on pan

    Drizzle olive oil over each crust, squeeze lemon juice over olive oil. Spread ½ sliced pear on top of crust, place 2 slices of prosciutto on top of pear. Distribute pieces of goat cheese all around pizza. 

    pears, prosciutto, and goat cheese cooked on a pita on top of a small baking sheet

    Place your pear pizza in oven, broil for 2-5 minutes, or until pita and prosciutto brown. Remove from oven.

    cooked pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread on pan

    Top your hot pear pizza with fresh arugula and drizzle balsamic glaze over arugula. Slice, and eat immediately.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use pita rounds, individual precooked pizza crust, flatbread, or store bought pizza dough for this pizza.
    • Crunchy pears are better than riper ones to broil. They don't become a mushy mess on the pizza when they're crunchy.
    • The mild sweet flavor of d'Anjou pears is delicious on this pear pizza.
    • Don't forget the lemon juice. This added kick of acid just brings the pizza up a notch.
    • Go ahead and pile on the arugula, if you love it like I do!
    • Other great add-ins: caramelized onions, bleu cheese, sunflower seeds or candied nuts.

    FAQ

    What kind of pear is best for pizza?

    Lots of pears would be great on pear pizza, d'Anjou pears are a great option. They've got a mild, sweet flavor. I just recommend crunchier pears so they don't get too mushy when cooked.

    How do I make homemade pizza better?

    The best way to make homemade pizza delicious is to start with great ingredients. Another way is to pre-bake your crust (like in this caprese pizza recipe) or use pita, or another crust that's already been cooked. This helps it not get soggy.

    How long do I cook homemade pizza?

    You don't have to cook this pizza for very long because none of the ingredients need to be cooked through. Just 5 or so minutes. Always check the oven when you use broiler, because food can get burned easily.

    Do you put cheese on first or last?

    I like cheese on last because it helps hold other pizza ingredients in place, but since there aren't a ton of ingredients on this pizza, it doesn't matter as much.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze and pears on a table with other ingredients on table

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Pita: Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, Peach Caprese Pizza, Chicken Salad Pitas
    • Prosciutto: Nutrient Packed Breakfast Sandwich
    • Pear: Roasted Pear and Orange Salad
    • Goat cheese: Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, Beet Salad
    • Arugula: Beet & Arugula Salad, Arugula Basil Pesto, swap it for other lettuces in these salads (except the warm ones).

    Did you make this pear pizza? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    5 from 6 votes

    Pear Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

    This pear pizza with arugula and prosciutto is the perfect late-summer early fall meal. It's fancy and delicious enough to serve while entertaining, but easy enough to maintain your sanity.
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 1 pizza
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 small pizza crust you can also use uncooked dough or a pita
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • squeeze of lemon juice
    • ½ whole crunchy pear I used d'Ajnou
    • 2 slices prosciutto
    • 1 ounce goat cheese
    • 1 large handful arugula
    • balsamic glaze

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven, set to broil. Remove center and seeds from pear, and slice into thin slices. Place precooked pizza crust on a medium sized baking sheet.
    • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over crust, squeeze lemon juice over olive oil. Spread sliced pear on top of each pita, place 2 slices of prosciutto on pizza. Distribute pieces of goat cheese all around crust.
    • Place pizza in oven, broil for 2-5 minutes, or until crust and prosciutto brown. Remove from oven.
    • Top hot pizza with a large handful of fresh arugula and drizzle balsamic glaze over arugula. Slice, and eat immediately.

    Notes

    • Use pita rounds, individual precooked pizza crust, flatbread, or uncooked pizza dough.
    • Crunchy pears are better than riper ones to broil. They don't become a mushy mess on my pizza when they're crunchy.
    • I bought a few d'Anjou pears, and really liked the mild sweet flavor of them on this pizza.
    • Don't forget the lemon juice. This added kick of acid just brings the pizza up a notch.
    • Go ahead and pile on the arugula, if you love it like I do!

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Diana says

      August 22, 2018 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Love adding delicious stuff on flatbreads to snack on. They're so easy to make, and they're filling.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:31 pm

        they're SOOOO easy! yes

        Reply
    2. Danielle says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      That sounds lovely and summery. Pear and prosciutto go so well together.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        thanks! yes they do

        Reply
    3. Lisa Huff says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Love how easy this is to make! Wish we had a Sprouts near us! Such a great store!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        thanks! and bummer! I have 2 that are pretty close

        Reply
    4. Kelly Anthony says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      I love the mix of savory and sweet! Totally want to try this one out!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        awesome! thanks

        Reply
    5. Sandi says

      August 22, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      U make flatbreads for a light lunch and this is similar to one of my go-to recipes. I will try this soon!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        great idea for a light lunch! Can't wait to try lots more toppings

        Reply
    6. Abbey Sharp says

      August 22, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hello flavour town! This looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        thanks Abbey! it's packed with flavor for sure

        Reply
    7. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

      August 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      Flatbread is my favorite type of pizza! I'm all about that thin and crispy crust!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:25 pm

        me too! it's so delicious and gets so crispy!

        Reply
    8. Kelly says

      August 22, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      I love pear and goat cheese together. Such a winning combination!

      Reply
    9. Deborah Brooks says

      August 22, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      oh maybe I will make that for my husband one day. He would love it

      Reply
    10. Mikki says

      August 23, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Wow. What a simple, yet delicious look dish.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        thanks so much! it's super simple

        Reply

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