How to Make Lavender Prosciutto Pizza

Lavender pizza? I know it sounds unique, which makes it all the more endearing. As it’s not the typical tomato and cheese pizza, this memorable recipe will have your friends and family remarking on it for months and happens to be perfect for a relaxed pizza night. 

Consisting of a creative combo of sweet and savory ingredients, this pizza is also full of healthy veggies too. It’s an enjoyable way of still getting some of those vitamins in! 

Recipe 

To start the pizza, you first need to make the crust. See this post to learn how to easily make your own pizza crust. 

Topping Ingredients 

Prosciutto 

Ground lavender, approximately a teaspoon 

Button or portobello mushrooms

Olives 

1 Apple, peeled

Fresh Mozzarella 

Spinach 

Toppings are the best part of any pizza. Intermingling flavors make the pizza memorable—particularly if they are unexpected. In this pizza, I abandon the traditional tomato sauce for an olive and apple sauce. This forms the base layer of the topping. Lightly sprinkle olive halves on the prepared crust. Be careful to spread out the olives as they are salty and you probably don’t want too many within a bite! Between the olives, place thinly sliced apple slices. You will likely not use the entire apple. Do not double layer any of the apple slices, as the apple gives off lots of liquid as it cooks. Too much and you’ll end up with soggy pizza! 

After this base layer, place sliced small mushrooms. The amount depends on you. Then it’s time for the lavender! Sprinkle a light layer of ground lavender over the entire pizza. Try to avoid any clumps… too much lavender can be overwhelming. 

Now it’s time for the final ingredients! First, lay the prosciutto strips on top, close together but not overlapping. Place slices of fresh mozzarella on top—the amount is up to you. Keep in mind that the cheese will melt, so you can spread out the slices a bit. Polish this all off with a layer of green spinach on top! 

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Bake this pizza in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. 

I personally love the way the lavender flavor quietly saturates each bite. It’s a perfect accompaniment to the melted mozzarella and spinach combination and provides that signature calming aftertaste. The olives and apples are a balanced sweet and savory combination and ensure that the pizza is moist, but not acidic. 

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes and then enjoy your pizza night! Pair with a movie and good conversation. Let me know how you like it!