The BEST Homemade Hawaiian Pizza with Caramelized Pineapples
By Rebecca St.Clair
This delicious homemade Hawaiian pizza is covered with savoury sliced ham and sweet, sticky caramelized pineapple, all browned to pizza perfection. The sweetness of the fruit balances the savoury ham, all pilled on top of the perfect soft and chewy crust.
This classic pizza is polarizing, it is packed with big and bold flavours that have earned it many strong opinions. Pineapple might just be one of the most controversial pizza ingredients, but this recipe might just bring some of the haters to the other side!
The sweet and savoury contrast is elevated by the bubbly soft mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce. The golden sunny pops of bright pineapple and savoury ham make every bite is a perfect blend of flavours.
How to store leftover Hawaiian pizza
Fridge
- Allow the pizza to cool to room temperature
- Wrap the pizza completely in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
Freezer
- Allow the pizza to cool to room temperature
- Wrap the pizza completely in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or freezer bag
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Sweet and savoury – This salty ham and sunny sweet fruit is the perfect compliment of flavours.
Fan favourite – No matter your age, pizza is a dinner indulgence that will bring everyone to the table.
Elevated taste – A slightly sophisticated twist on the classic, the pineapple chunks are spiced and caramelized first to give your pizza a gourmet taste.
Perfect Pizza dough for Hawaiian Pizza
For the perfect pizza you need the perfect pizza dough. Hop over here for my favourite fool-proof, easy pizza dough.
Tips and tricks for the perfect homemade pizza dough
Room temperature dough – Cold dough is much harder to shape and form into a flat round pizza. If you have made the dough in advance and is stored in the fridge, make sure to pull it out 1 hour before using it.
Use your hands – No need to break out the rolling pin for this dough. Use your hands to gently stretch and form the dough.
Cold rise – While you can make this dough and bake your pizza in the same day, making this pizza dough in advance and letting it cold ferment in the fridge overnight improves the flavour and texture.
High temperatures – If you notice that store bought pizza always looks and tastes better, it’s probably because their oven is hotter than yours! Higher temperatures will lead to a better oven-spring. This makes a crust that is airy and full of bubbles. It will also make a crisper outside crust.
Type of flour – While all-purpose flour is perfect for this recipe, for a superior crust opt for a more protein rich bread flour.
Pizza Stone or steel – While not necessary to cook your pizza, using a pizza stone or pizza steel will help a home oven get that restaurant quality pizza crust. Preheat the baking stone or steel in the oven, they will soak up all of the heat energy. When you place the pizza on top of the red-hot stone it will quickly release the heat into the pizza dough. This makes for a crisper crust and better oven spring.
How to caramelized pineapple in the oven
Drain the liquid from 1 can of chunked pineapple or 1 can of pineapples rings cut into chunks.
Lay the pineapple out on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle the top with with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Heat in a preheated 450 °F (230 °C) for 15 minutes. Stir the pineapple chunks and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Pizza dough – Use your favourite recipe, store bought, or use my easy fool proof recipe.
Ham – Sliced honey baked ham can be replaced with your favourite cured meat.
Tomato sauce – Use you favourite homemade sauce or store bought.
Pineapple chunks – These are caramelized with cinnamon for a mellow sweet flavour
Cinnamon – Provides a warm, spiced soft sweetness.
Mozzarella cheese – A mild, stringy melting cheese, perfect for pizza.
How to make Homemade Hawaiian Pizza
To prepare the pineapple
- Prepare your favourite pizza dough or use store bought.
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (230 °C). Convection or fan on, if possible.
- If using, place a pizza stone or steel in the oven to preheat.
- Drain 1 can of pineapple chunks and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the top of the pineapple with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove and stir the pineapple. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
*Alternatively, you can fry the pineapple chunks on medium heat until the outside starts to colour.
To make the pizza
- Increase the oven to 475 °F (245 °C).
- Prepare all of your pizza toppings, grated cheese, sauce, ham, pineapple.
- Shape the dough with your hands into a rustic circle and top the pizza.
4. Grease the top of the pizza stone or steel with a little bit of oil.
5. Using a floured pizza peel, move the pizza to the stone or steel. (*Alternatively, you can use an inverted, floured cookie sheet to move the topped pizza)
6. Bake for 9 – 12 minutes or until the top is golden brown
7. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.
Note: If you do not have a pizza stone, you can make the pizza on a greased baking sheet.
Homemade Hawaiian Pizza with Caramelized Pineapple
Topped with savoury sliced ham and sweet, sticky caramelized pineapple, all browned to pizza perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 can pineapple chunks 398 ml
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 g
- 1 pinch salt 1 g
- 2 pizza crust (1 recipe for pizza crust)
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce 398 ml
- 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese 335 g
- 1 cup honey baked ham sliced 150 g
Instructions
- Prepare your favourite pizza dough or use store bought.
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (230 °C).
- If using place a pizza stone or steel in the oven to preheat.
- Drain 1 can of pineapple chunks and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the top of the pineapple with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove and stir the pineapple. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
To make the pizza
- Increase the oven to 475 °F (245 °C). Convection or fan on for best results.
- Prepare all of your pizza toppings, grated cheese, sauce, ham, pineapple.
- Split the dough in half and shape each with your hands into a rustic circle and top each pizza.
- Grease the top of the pizza stone or steel with a little bit of oil (if using).
- Using a floured pizza peel, move the pizza to the stone or steel.
- Bake for 9 - 12 minutes or until the top is golden brown
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.
Notes
If you do not have a pizza stone, you can make the pizza on a greased baking sheet.
Ham can be replaced with your favourite, mild flavoured cured meat.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 188Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 12mgSodium 420mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 8g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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