Fig & Prosciutto Recipe

1. Cook onions low and slow

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter and 1 tsp olive oil. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 20–25 minutes. If onions are drying, add a splash of water. Stir in 1/2 tsp sugar about halfway through to encourage browning, and finish with 1 tsp red wine vinegar to deglaze. Remove from heat and set aside (yields ~1 cup).

2. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and position a rack in the upper third of the oven. If using a pizza stone, preheat the stone as well.

3. Brush each flatbread lightly with 1 tbs olive oil mixed with 1/2 tsp minced garlic (divide evenly between two flatbreads). This prevents sogginess and adds flavor.

4. Spread 3 tbs fig jam evenly over each oiled flatbread, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

5. Evenly distribute caramelized onions over the fig jam on each flatbread (about 1/2 cup per flatbread).

6. Scatter the mozzarella evenly on top (about 4 oz per flatbread) so it melts into a cohesive layer.

7. Top with small dollops/crumbles of goat cheese distributed across each flatbread (about 2 oz per flatbread).

8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over each flatbread and season lightly with the 1/2 tsp sea salt and the 1 tsp cracked black pepper (divide between the two).

9. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is crisp and cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 8–10 minutes. If using a very thin flatbread, check at 6 minutes to avoid burning.

10. Remove flatbreads from oven. Immediately drape 3 slices of prosciutto over each hot flatbread so the residual heat slightly softens the meat.

11. Top each flatbread with a mound of fresh arugula (1 cup per flatbread). Toss the arugula briefly with a light drizzle of olive oil if desired before placing.

12. Drizzle about 1.5 tbs balsamic glaze over each flatbread in a zigzag pattern. Taste and adjust with a little additional cracked black pepper if desired.

13. Slice each flatbread into 6–8 pieces and serve immediately.