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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Apple Pizza

Homemade vegan pizza. Pumpkin and apple theme.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegan Friendly
Servings: 2 pizzas

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1.5 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 6 cups white all-purpose flour

Pumpkin Marinara Pizza Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 15oz can diced/crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • freshly grated black pepper to taste

Pizza Toppings

  • 1 12-14oz pack vegan sausage (I used Field Roast Vegan Smoked Apple Sage)
  • 1 6-8oz pack vegan cheese (I used Daiya cutting board mozzarella)
  • 1-2 fresh crisp apples
  • 1 small delicata squash

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl stir yeast and salt into warm water, add olive oil.
  • Add flour gradually into the bowl of yeast water until the dough is stiff (usually 5-5.5 cups for me). Let dough rest for about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining flour onto a dry work surface. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Cover dough with a damp towel and let rise until pizzas are ready to be baked (at least 1 hr).
  • Now take a 30 min - 1 hour break, until ready to prepare the pizzas.
  • Chop the apples and delicata squash. Sauté for 5-10 minutes over medium heat, until they have begun to soften. Then, set aside for the time being.
  • Chop the vegan sausage. Sauté for 5-10 minutes over medium-high heat, until they have begun to brown a little. Then, set aside for the time being.
  • Add all sauce ingredients to a pot, and simmer covered for ~15 minutes, and uncovered for ~5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 °F. 
  • Oil two 14” pizza pans. Sprinkle the pans with a little corn meal.
  • Punch dough down and roll out into two dough rounds/rectangles. Pinch and pull dough to fill pan(s). Prick each dough in about 6 places with a toothpick. Brush crust lightly with olive oil (optional). Spread sauce, toppings, and vegan cheese.
  • Bake the pizzas in the oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the area of the pizza (thinner = less time).
  • Enjoy :)