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Acorn Squash Pear Flammkuchen

Acorn Squash Pear Flammkuchen

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine German
Keyword Flammkuchen, German pizza
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 red pears
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 +2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2  teaspoons  salt
  • 1+1/4  cups water
  • 1 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the squash into thin slices Discard the seeds.
  3. Core the pears and cut into slices.
  4. Arrange the acorn squash and pears on the baking sheets.
  5. Brush with olive oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
    Roasting squash and pear slices
  6. Place in oven. Take the pears out after 20 minutes. Take the squash out after 30 minutes. You should be able to easily run a fork through the slices.
  7. turn the oven up to 475 degrees F and replace the baking sheets in the oven.
  8. In a separate bowl whisk the flour and salt together. Add the water and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  9. Separate the dough into 4 equal pieces (use a kitchen scale.)
  10. On a lightly floured pieces of parchment paper, roll each piece of dough out into an oval shape.
  11. Brush the sour cream or creme fraiche over the tops of the dough ovals.
  12. Arrange the squash and pear slices evenly over the top.
    Acorn Squash Pear Flammkuchen
  13. Scatter the gouda cheese over the top.
    Acorn Squash Pear Flammkuchen
  14. Lift up the parchment paper and transfer the Flammkuchen on the parchment paper onto the preheated baking sheets in the oven.
  15. Bake for 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  16. Remove from the oven. Season again with salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired. Serve warm.