Monday, July 13, 2009

" APPLE CHEDDAR PIZZA with TOASTED PECANS "


vegetable oil cooking spray
1 - 12 ounce can of refrigerated pizza crust dough
3 lg. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 F.
Lightly coat a 14 - inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Press dough into the pan.
Place apples and apple juice in a saucepan and simmer until tender. Drain off juice and reserve. Spread apple slices over the dough.
Return reserved apple juice to the saucepan and stir in cornstarch, cinnamon and honey. Cook over medium heat until clear. Spread sauce over apples.
Sprinkle pecans over apples. Top with cheese.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Makes 8 servings

Note: On June 14 I have a post for homemade pizza dough. Freeze extra dough and make he donuts with your kids or grandchildren. Remember what you make with all your Heart N Soul is made with Lots of Love.

14 comments:

  1. Your blog is so pretty! I am glad you left a comment on my blog...one of our new staff members at our church (and his wife) grew up in Albuquerque.

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  2. That pizza sounds yummy. We love pizza at our house and this is a great take on an old favorite.

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  3. I like dessert pizza's they are so great for entertaining and potlucks. This one looks delish.

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  4. Sounds great! I am glad you joined us for TMTT this week.

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  5. That looks Yummy! I will have to try it

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  6. This sounds kind of like the dessert pizza that Taco John's had at one time. I bet yours is way better, looks delish!

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  7. I had never thought of using apples in pizzas.. but it seems a great idea!

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  8. Apples, pecans and cheddar on a pizza. Now that gets my attention! I can imagine that this is delish. I'm so curious I have to try it.

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  9. HI Geri
    I think I already commented...I'll try again I think this recipe is great, so different for pizza
    www.Graceisinmykitchen.blogspot.com

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  10. My grandsons are gonna ♥ this!

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  11. Apples on pizza. Interesting:) Always up for something different.

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  12. When I was young, my dad used to put cheese on his apple pie. I never tried it but for some reason the pizza sounds good.

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  13. This sounds really good, I need to try this!

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  14. Now this is something I want to try. Never thought about the combination, but I bet it's good.
    Happy Twirls

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