Easy Fig Jam Sausage Pizza Recipe Card

By opting for store-bought fig jam or preserves, you can focus on the enjoyable part of the recipe—creating a delicious and mouthwatering fig jam sausage pizza. So, let’s simplify the process and make the most of your time in the kitchen while still savoring the delightful flavors of this pizza.

Get ready to indulge in the perfect combination of flavors as the fig jam blends harmoniously with the savory sausage topping. This homemade pizza will your mouth water every time and leave you craving more. So let’s dive into the recipe and plunge into this culinary journey of one of our favorite pizza recipes!

Ultimately, the choice of sausage meat depends on your personal preference and dietary requirements. Feel free to experiment and find the flavor combination that suits your taste buds. Whether you go for a traditional Italian sausage or opt for a vegetarian option, the fig jam will beautifully complement the sausage on your pizza.

Equipment:

Supply List For Making Pizza:

• gas grill or oven 500 degrees f. Heat pizza stone 1 hour ahead
• Pizza stone, rimless baking sheet, or cookie sheet
• Pizza peel
• homemade dough or store-bought pizza dough
• Pizza screen – (optional)
• parchment paper
• cheese grater
• pizza wheel
• spoon or spatula to spread jam.
• spatula, wooden spoon
• tablespoon measuring spoon.
• medium bowl
• paper towel
• cutting board
• sauté pan or frying pan.

Ingredients:

• fig preserves.
• 1 package spicy Italian sausage – (optional)
• fresh gouda cheese – grated.
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• sea salt or kosher salt
• black pepper

Step 1: Cook Sausage, Small Pieces Until Golden Brown

Begin by bringing the sausage to room temperature for about 10 minutes. This will allow it to dry slightly and ensure even browning.

Remove the sausage from its casing and heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.

Break the sausage into small pieces and cook them in the pan until they turn golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste. This process usually takes around 10 minutes.

For the best result, 10 minutes before sautéing sausage let it come to room temperature. This allows the sausage to dry a bit and brown more evenly.

Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a bowl lined with paper towels. This will help remove any excess grease.

In a separate small bowl, stir the fig preserves to make them easier to spread onto the pizza dough.

Step 2: Grate Gouda Cheese Or Crumble Blue Cheese

Grate your preferred cheese, such as Gouda, and place it on a sheet of parchment paper for easy access later on. Crumbled Blue cheese is another great option.

Another option to consider for this pizza is crumbled blue cheese. The creamy and tangy flavor of blue cheese adds a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the fig preserves and the savory sausage. As you assemble your pizza, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly over the sausage and fig preserves. When cooked, it will melt and create a deliciously cheesy and flavorful topping. The combination of blue cheese, fig jam, and sausage is sure to elevate your pizza to new heights of taste. Don’t hesitate to give it a try and enjoy the bold flavors it brings to this delicious dish!

Step 3: Spreading and Shaping Dough Adding To Pizza Stone

Preheat your pizza stone in the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for one hour. This will ensure a hot surface and result in a crispy crust.

Allow the pizza dough to sit at room temperature for five minutes, this prevents it from bouncing back while shaping. Shape your pizza dough into the classic round shape.

Sprinkle a layer of cornmeal onto the pizza peel after shaping the dough. This will aid in transferring the dough from the peel to the hot pizza stone and provide a wonderful texture and crunch.

Tip: Avoid using extra flour on the dough, as it can make it tougher. Instead, rely on the cornmeal for easy handling.

Step 4: Spread The Jam On The Dough

Spread the fig preserves evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about an inch of crust plain. You can use a flat metal spatula or the back of a metal spoon for this task.

Next, evenly distribute the cooked sausage on top of the fig preserves.

Step 5: Add Grated Gouda

Sprinkle the grated cheese of your choice, such as Gouda, evenly over the sausage.

Place the pizza on the pizza stone in the oven or grill. Cook for 4 minutes, then rotate the pizza and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Tip: Adjust the cooking time based on your oven or grill temperature, as they may vary.

Tip: Once cooked, allow the pizza to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the hot fig preserves cool slightly.

We hope you try this simple yet easy fig jam sausage pizza recipe a try!

Bon appétit!