Gluten Free Caramelized Onion, Fig & Prosciutto Pizza

This incredibly easy gluten-free Caramelized Onion, Fig & Prosciutto Pizza is an absolute crowd pleaser. When my friend Hillori and I taught cooking classes for the California Fig Board, this was always our most-requested recipe! Add blue cheese for a different  - but also delicious - version. 

The recipe is even easier if you use a par-baked pizza crust or flatbread. Use our Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe if you'd like to make your own.

Ingredients

For the Pizza:

One Gluten Free pizza crust (store bought or homemade), par-baked

⅓ - ½ cup caramelized onions (depending on the size of the crust)

5-6 thin slices of prosciutto

4 oz fontina cheese, sliced (or fresh mozzarella if preferred)

2-3 fresh figs, sliced (Black Mission or Tiger Figs are best)

3-5 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Extra Virgin olive oil, for drizziling

For the Caramelized Onions:

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2-½ pounds onions, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper

3 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions

For the Pizza:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Cover the par-baked Gluten Free crust with the onions, the cheese and the figs. Layer the prosciutto over the pizza (artfully, if possible!) Sprinkle with Kosher salt and black pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese looks brown on the edges.

Remove the pizza from the oven, top with the basil and drizzle lightly with olive oil.  Enjoy!

For the Caramelized Onions:

Melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Add the onions and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir thoroughly. Continue to cook, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Need help with the Gluten Free crust?  Read our Pizza Crust Review or use our Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe