September is here and the weather is starting to cool off.  This gets me to thinking about fall and all the wonderful flavors that fall has to offer, pumpkin and apple just to name a couple.  Which got me to thinking about what flavors I could incorporate to pizza Friday.  Apples came to mind as they can add both a sweet and tart flavor to the pizza.  I had some sausage in the freezer so I thought this would pair well with the apple giving it that savory and spicey component.  I wanted the flavors of the apple and sausage to come through, so I opted not to use a sauce with this pizza as it would mask the flavors.  I wanted to pair the flavors of the sausage and apple with a rich and tangy cheese like sharp white cheddar.  White cheddar can also add smooth a creamy taste that works for pizza.  I also appreciate the nutty and fruity notes of white cheddar cheese.  On the top of the pizza, I used a little mozzarella cheese to give it an extra creamy flavor. 

Apple selection: I used Gala because it is an apple that I find to be mostly sweet with a hint of tartness, and I know I can find them easily in the store.  Other apples that would work well are Honey Crisp or Red Delicious.

Additional tips:

Dough: Before rolling out the dough it is always good to soften to almost room temperature, but not all the way.  This will make the dough easier to roll out.  Another tip is to take the ball and work it with your hands to form a circle working evenly to get it to almost the size you want in circle shape before finishing with rolling pin.  This will make for a rounder pizza crust.  I have not done this in the past and I end up with some funny shaped pizza crusts.