Pizza with Pear & Chicory Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon

• 1 onion, caramelized

• handful of arugula

• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 1 pear, thinly sliced

• 1 home-made or store-bought pizza crust

  for balsamic reduction:

• 1/4 balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp pear & chicory bitters

*balsamic reduction method: place balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat & gently boil, then turn down and simmer for about 10 minutes, (or until it has reduced and thickened), remove from heat & stir in 1 tsp bitters, use immediately.

Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients:

   • make & pre-cook (or heat up store-bought) pizza crust

   • caramelize the onions

   • cook & crumble bacon

2. When ready to assemble: drizzle the whole pizza with olive oil, cover with the caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese & arrange the pear slices across the top

3. Place pizza in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

4. Remove the pizza, then top with the crumbled bacon and fresh arugula.

5. Drizzle the balsamic reduction all over the pizza & serve.