Fall Foliage Maple Leaf (Print Version)

Mini maple leaf-shaped pizzas topped with autumn vegetables and a touch of sweet maple, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting

→ Sauce

03 - 1/3 cup tomato sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 small orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup baby spinach, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons corn kernels (optional)
16 - Olive oil, for brushing

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a maple leaf-shaped cookie cutter approximately 4 inches wide, cut out 8 shapes and transfer to the baking sheet.
03 - Combine tomato sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Spread a thin layer of the sauce evenly onto each dough leaf.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the sauce.
06 - Top with sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, red onion, chopped spinach, and optional corn kernels to create a colorful autumn appearance.
07 - Lightly brush edges of the dough with olive oil.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive and visually appealing mini pizzas
  • Combines sweet maple with colorful autumn vegetables
02 -
  • Use a maple leaf-shaped cookie cutter for the authentic look
  • Swap cheeses like smoked gouda for a unique flavor twist
03 -
  • Lightly dust your surface with flour to prevent sticking
  • For a crisper crust, prebake the dough leaves for 3–4 minutes before adding toppings
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