In this article, we discuss if Fig Jam belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no sauce quite like Fig Jam, and I’ll explain why below.
Fig Jam on Pizza
As a sauce, Fig Jam is a fairly unusual pizza topping.
Fig Jam is used to make a Pizza Rosso (Red Pizza). This is different to the Pizza Bianca (White Pizza).
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Fig Jam on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: The first documented pizzeria in the world was open in Port’Alba in Naples, Italy during the late 1800s
Pizza fact 2:
Pizza fact 3: Tomato sauce could help support your immune system
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Fig Jam 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 Jam and Kale
Basil and Fig Jam
Fig Jam and Olives
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 Jam belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
And if you really won’t try Fig Jam on pizza, there are many other sauces to try on your pizzas as well.
Try Fig Jam on your next pizza!
What works for me may not work for you. Finding your favourite toppings is a trial and error process, which for me, is still going, decades after making my first ever pizza.
Go on, next pizza you have, try some Fig Jam on it. Even perhaps some Olives?