Hot Honey Cosmic Apple Bacon Pizza

Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge Logo

Recipe by Veronica Callaghan, winner in the 2024 Cosmic Crisp®️ Culinary Challenge in the Entertaining category.

“Perhaps my favorite recipe from every category! This combination of flavors is mouth-watering, and would sure to please guests at just about any event where it’s served I love pairing juicy Cosmic Crisp apples with savory ingredients – and this recipe really delivers with the rich, crispy bacon, salty parmesan cheese, and the drizzle of spicy honey to tie it all together. I’d love to be invited to the party where they’re serving this pizza!”

–Erin McDowell

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh pizza dough (room temperature)
  • Flour to lightly dust pizza peel or cutting board
  • 3 slices thick cut bacon cut into thin strips
  • 2 shallots peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese
  • 1 Cosmic Crisp® apple thinly sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (chili infused honey)
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees with a pizza steel or stone inside.
  2. Lightly dust a pizza peel or thin wooden cutting board with flour.
  3. Cook the bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crispy and brown.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  5. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the drippings in the skillet discarding the rest.
  6. Cook the shallots over medium heat in the skillet for 3 minutes.
  7. Gradually add the cider and cook until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Remove from the heat and cool slightly while prepping the dough.
  10. Stretch and press the dough into a 14-inch circle on the pizza peel or cutting board.
  11. Spread the shallot mixture over the dough all the way to the edges.
  12. Sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese over followed by the gouda cheese.
  13. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer over the cheese.
  14. Scatter the cooked bacon over the apples followed by the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan.
  15. Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot steel or stone and bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is lightly browned.
  16. Drizzle the hot honey over the pizza and garnish with the fresh parsley.

Follow Us!

@thecosmiccrisp

Cosmic Crisp® said oxidation? Never heard of her 🍎🧬 ⁠
⁠⁠
Cultivated with naturally higher levels of sugar & acidity, this helps make the apple incredibly slow-to-brown. Translation? No sad brown apples ever 👏⁠
⁠
🍎🛒 Find the apple at a store near you via our store locator!⁠
⁠⁠
📸: @noshincolor
Your happy hour just got a Cosmic Crisp® upgrade 🍎 Sweet, crisp & refreshing. 

Which one are you trying first? 👇⁠

#cosmiccrisp #apples #drinkrecipes #happyhourtime #mocktails
Glad you asked 🍎 Cosmic Crisp® is closer than you think. Find America's new favorite apple at a store near you. Link in bio 🛒👆
The king of apples has a family secret 👑🍎 ⁠
⁠
Honeycrisp is actually one of Cosmic Crisp®'s parent varieties, giving it its perfectly balanced flavor, unbelievable juiciness & crisp crunch. @olivianeelyy knew the upgrade was in the bloodline 😉⁠
⁠
📸: @oliviaaneely⁠
⁠
#cosmiccrisp #apples #snacktime #snackreview #freshproduce
Your organic Cosmic Crisp® era starts now 🍎 Look for the PLU sticker starting with 9 — that’s your sign. You’re welcome 😉⁠

#cosmiccrisp #wholefoods #apples #grocerystore #groceryhaul
The ultimate parent hack? Hiding Cosmic Crisp® apples in a snack they'll actually beg for 🍎🥹 @reclaimedhealthjayde gets it.⁠
⁠
Ingredients:⁠
🍎 2 Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Cored & Diced⁠
🤎 8-10 Medjool Dates, Soaked 10 minutes & Pitted⁠
🥥 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk⁠
🤎 1 Tsp Cinnamon⁠
🤍 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract⁠
🌱 3 Tbsp Grass-Fed Gelatin⁠
💧 1/3 Cup Water⁠
⁠
Instructions:⁠
1. In a small bowl, add the gelatin with the water. Mix well & allow to sit for 5 minutes to bloom.⁠
2. In a medium sized pot, add apples, soaked dates, coconut milk, cinnamon & sea salt. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the apples soften and the dates begin to break down. Add the vanilla.⁠
3. Place the mixture carefully into a high speed blender & blend until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot on low heat & whisk in gelatin until dissolved.⁠
4. Next, pour the mixture into silicone molds & chill 2–3 hours until firm. Pop them out & enjoy!⁠
⁠
📸: @washington.apples⁠
⁠
#cosmiccrisp #gummies #gutfriendly #apples #healthysnackideas
Attention all apple skeptics. This is your sign 🍎🛒 Find Cosmic Crisp® at a store near you — link in bio.⁠
⁠
📸: ⁠@washingtonapples.canada⁠
⁠
#cosmiccrisp #apples #snacking #freshfruit #groceryhaul #groceryshopping⁠
This is not your average pico - Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pico de Gallo 🍎🌶️ Sweet. Spicy. Crisp.⁠
⁠
Ingredients⁠
🧅 1/3 Cup Red Onion, Finely Diced⁠
💚 1-2 Limes⁠
🧂Salt⁠
🍎 1 Large Cosmic Crisp® Apple, Finely Diced⁠
🍅 3 Roma Tomatoes, Finely Diced⁠
🌶️ 1 Large Jalapeno, Finely Diced⁠
 🌿 1/3 Cup Cilantro, Finely Chopped⁠
⁠
Directions⁠
1. In a medium-size mixing bowl add the red onion, the juice from 1 lime & a generous pinch of salt. Toss & let sit for 10 minutes.⁠
2. Add the apple, tomato, jalapeño & cilantro. Toss to combine. Add more lime and salt as needed.⁠
3. Serve alongside tortilla chips. Enjoy!⁠

#cosmiccrisp #picodegallo #chipsandsalsa #healthysnackideas
Chicken salad just got a Cosmic Crisp® glow up 🍎✨⁠
⁠
@lifebyleanna s version is sweet, crisp, and so good it’ll ruin every other recipe for you 🥗 Serve it on a croissant, with crackers, or on an apple slice.⁠
⁠
Ingredients:⁠
🍗 2 Cups Diced Cooked Chicken⁠
🌰 1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds⁠
🍒 1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries or Tart Cherries⁠
🍎 1 Cup @stemilt Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Finely Diced⁠
🌱 1/3 Cup Green Onions, Thinly Sliced⁠
⁠
Dressing:⁠
🥣 1/3 Cup Mayo⁠
🤍 3 Tbsp Sour Cream⁠
🍯 1 1/2 Tbsp Honey⁠
🍎 1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar⁠
💛 1 1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard⁠
🧂 1/4 Tsp Salt⁠
🖤 1/8 Tsp Pepper⁠
⁠
Instructions:⁠
1. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. ⁠
2. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. ⁠
3. Pour dressing over & toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste. ⁠
4. Serve in sandwiches, lettuce boats, with crackers or on apple slices.⁠
⁠
📸: @lifebyleanna
3507 is your official snack time notification 🍎 #cosmiccrisp
Pro Tip: Look for the 9 on the PLU sticker. ⁠
⁠
That's your Organic Cosmic Crisp® 🍎😉 Add it to your next @wholefoods run 🛒
Home is where the Cosmic Crisp® is 🍎✈️ @aaronfitzgerald105 of @redbullairforce may dominate the skies, but his roots? Pure Washington. ⁠
⁠
Our grower, @applegirlkait, got to hang with this Wenatchee-born legend. And of course, a Cosmic Crisp® made an appearance.⁠
⁠
Fire rescues. Movies. Trick flying. And now, officially a Cosmic Crisp® fan. We’ll claim that 😉⁠

#cosmiccrisp #redbullgivesyouwings #redbull #apples #washingtonstate