Pear and Caramelized Onion Pizzette

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6-8 small pita bread
• 3 large pears, ripe but firm
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1/2 lb gruyere or emmenthaler cheese (you can also use a mixture of your favourite cheeses, grated.)

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and thinly slice onion. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add onions. Lower heat as needed and saute, stirring often for 15-20 minutes or until wilted and golden.

2. 2

   Peel, core and thinly slice pears. When onions are golden, stir in salt and pepper; remove from pan.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

4. 4

   Add butter to pan; return to medium heat.

5. 5

   When bubbly, add pears and saute for 8-12 minutes, turning frequently until softened and lightly browned. Cool on plate.

6. 6

   Lay out your pitas, and spread a small amount of grated cheese on each.

7. 7

   Dividing equally, spread each round with onion, then add pear and thyme. Top with remaining cheese, and a little more freshly ground black pepper.

8. 8

   Bake 10-12 minutes, or until pizzettes are golden. Serve right away, whole or cut in half topped with a sprinkling of thyme.