Pear and Caramelized Onion Pizzette

~Leslie~'s Note:

These little pizzas are full of adult flavours and served piping hot from the oven. The ingredients are surprising and taste just amazing together!

• Total Time: 42 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 pizzettes

• 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
• ½ lb gruyere (you can also use a mixture of your favourite cheeses, grated.) or ½ lb emmenthaler cheese (you can also use a mixture of your favourite cheeses, grated.)

Directions:

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. Peel, core and thinly slice pears. When onions are golden, stir in salt and pepper; remove from pan.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
4. Add butter to pan; return to medium heat.
5. When bubbly, add pears and saute for 8-12 minutes, turning frequently until softened and lightly browned. Cool on plate.
6. Lay out your pitas, and spread a small amount of grated cheese on each.
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. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until pizzettes are golden. Serve right away, whole or cut in half topped with a sprinkling of thyme.