Savory Apple Naan Flatbread

When apples are abundant and inexpensive in the fall, jazz things up with a savory apple naan flatbread with a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium unpeeled apple, cored and sliced
• 1 (9 inch) granulated sugar (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 0.5 cup arugula, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Add apple and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the bacon. Sprinkle thyme over the apple mixture, and stir in balsamic vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place naan on the prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Spread the apple mixture evenly on top. Cover with Gruyere cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until naan is golden brown and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven, scatter a handful of arugula over the top, and serve immediately.