Butternut and apple pita bread pizza

Ingredients:

For the butternut squash:

3/4 butternut squash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the pizza:

 8 mini/individual-sized pita breads
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
24 fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon honey
Red pepper flakes

Method:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C
  2. Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds, then place the butternut squash halves cut side-up in a large baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the minced garlic, salt and black pepper.
  3. Place int pre-heated oven and roast the butternut squash for about 50 minutes. Then cover the baking dish loosely with aluminium foil and continue roasting the butternut squash until the flesh is very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes more.
  4. Remove from oven and set it aside to cool. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use your fingers to peel the skin away from the flesh. Discard the skin and transfer the flesh to a clean bowl. Mash it with a fork until it’s mostly smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Place pita breads on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush each piece with a thin layer of olive oil. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the mashed butternut squash onto each piece. Then top with the apple slices, cheddar cheese and sage leaves, diving the ingredients evenly between the eight pieces of bread.
  6. Place in oven and bake for 12-13 minutes.
  7. Drizzle each piece with honey and sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.