Figs are definitely under-appreciated. Put them on pizza, and the intimidation of eating them plain just disappears so that you can fully realize how great they are. Recipe and image via Martha Stewart.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound pancetta or bacon, cut into small cubes
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
Pizza DoughYellow cornmeal, for sprinkling
12 ripe figs, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
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