I don’t think pumpkin growers have a lobby, and if they do, it’s probably nothing like the power of Big Corn, but I’m scrambling for another way to explain the rise of (that missing Spice Girl) pumpkin spice. And I like pumpkin pie, rolls, bread, or cakes, but it’s finding a way into beer, cereal, everything. How about Pizza?
Pumpkin Pizza.
I’ve worked for a few places that make pizza and have a reasonably open mind about it, but when I read the words, my body responded with a shudder. And then, I read the ingredients.
- Pizza Crust
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Cinnamon
- Ginger Powder
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Canned Pumpkin Puree
- Milk
- Sugar
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Chicken Apple Sausage Links
- Gouda Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Sage Leaves
- Avocado Oi
Another tremble because that is too much work. I read the directions. Way too much work. And maybe it’s Fabulous! And I’ve no objection to any particular ingredient, but I think Pumpkin Pizza should be less work than a Thanksgiving Dinner.
Let’s cut all the fancy crap off the list (and a few other things) and see what we have left.
- Pizza Crust
- Cinnamon
- Ginger Powder
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Canned Pumpkin
- Sugar
I suppose cream cheese could be optional, so what next?
Mix all the ingredients except the pizza crust together. I don’t know. Figure out how much of each and wing it. Spread it on the pie crust. Bake it until it looks done. Then throw it away because it’s probably disgusting.
I don’t know. Pumpkin Pizza sounded weird, but maybe you can find a way to make it work.
