In this article, we discuss if Fig belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no fruit quite like Fig, and I’ll explain why below.
Fig on Pizza
As a fruit, Fig is a fairly unusual pizza topping.
Fig Fig is an amazing addition to a pizza, and an unusual flavour when mixed with other more traditional toppings.
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Fig on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: Consumption of pizza has increased American’s consumption of cheese by 41% since 1995
Pizza fact 2: Common pizza toppings in Japan include squid and mayo
Pizza fact 3: The first known documentation of the word “pizza” is from 997 C.E.
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Fig goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
Fig and Mushroom
Ham and Fig
Fig and Sweet potato
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Fig belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
And if you really won’t try Fig on pizza, there are many other fruits to try on your pizzas as well.
Try Fig on your next pizza!
Different toppings work together to make different styles and types of pizza. What you like may not be what the next person likes.
Go on, next pizza you have, try some Fig on it. Even perhaps some Sweet potato?