Fancy Not Fancy Roasted Grape (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough and Base
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1 ball fresh pizza dough
→ Toppings
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2 cups seedless red grapes
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2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
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Salt, to taste
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Fresh rosemary sprigs
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Fresh thyme sprigs
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1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 232°C. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss seedless red grapes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs. Roast for 12-15 minutes until grapes are bursting. Remove baking sheet from oven but leave oven on.
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Roll out fresh pizza dough on a pizza pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and prick the surface with a fork. Parbake the crust in the oven for approximately 5 minutes until slightly cooked.
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Remove pizza pan from oven and spread a layer of fresh ricotta cheese over the crust. Sprinkle with lemon zest, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Remove roasted grapes from baking sheet with a slotted spoon, avoiding excess juice, and scatter evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary leaves.
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Return the assembled pizza to the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust and cheeses are golden. Optionally, place under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes for enhanced browning.
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Slice and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavour.
# Additional Tips:
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Make sure to avoid excess grape juice on the pizza base to prevent sogginess.