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Caramelised Pineapple, Pepperoni, and Jalapeño Pizza

By Ooni HQ
By Ooni HQ

We’ve heard the arguments against pineapple on pizza: It’s watery, sweet, cloying, syrupy. And that can all be true if you use low-quality canned pineapple. For this pizza, we caramelise fresh pineapple in olive oil and salt, rendering it less sweet, chewier, and just a little salty — and putting...

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We love this pizza dipped in ranch dressing. Try it with your favourite store-bought or homemade version, or try with a Ranch Crust Dust. Looking for other pineapple inspiration? Try our Pickled Pineapple and Chorizo PizzaDetroit-style Hawaiian Pizza and other pineapple recipes.

  1. For the caramelised pineapple, preheat your oven to 345°C (650°F). Thinly slice the pineapple and toss with olive oil and salt in a medium bowl. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the pineapple is slightly dehydrated and begins to char, about 10 minutes. (Remove the pan occasionally and use a spatula to flip the pineapple to ensure even cooking.)

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  2. Tip: If you don’t know how to break down and slice a fresh pineapple, watch our recipe video above for tips.

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  3. Fire up your oven, aiming for 450-500°C (850-950°F) on the stone baking board inside. (Use an infrared thermometer to quickly and accurately check the temperature of the stone.)

  4. Place a dough ball on your lightly floured work surface. Push the air from the center out to the edge using your fingers. Stretch the dough out into a 12-inch base and leave it on the countertop or lay it over your lightly floured pizza peel.

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  5. Top with 50 grams of crushed tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Evenly distribute a quarter each of the pepperoni, caramelised pineapple, and pickled jalapeños. Sprinkle with a quarter of the Parmesan.

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  6. Launch and cook your pizza for 60 to 90 seconds, turning to ensure an even cook. Remove from the oven, slice and enjoy. Repeat for the remaining pizzas.

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