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Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham
Canadian style Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham

Classic Hawaiian Pizza with Ham and Pineapple

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Cakes and Desserts
Despite the exotic name, this pizza was born in Canada in the 60s during a golden age of flavor experimentation. The essence is the balance of sweet and salty: pineapple fructose caramelizes in the oven, pairing fantastically with the saltiness of cooked ham. One of the world's most divisive yet popular pizzas.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Canadian-International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Strainer for pineapple
  • Paper towels

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Tip: Parchment helps cleanup, but direct contact with a greased pan gives a crispier bottom.
2 ✓

Drain pineapple in a sieve and squeeze out excess juice with paper towels. Dice ham or cut into strips.

Tip: Critical step! Dry pineapple caramelizes; wet pineapple just steams.
3 ✓

Roll out dough and place on sheet. Spread thin layer of sauce.

Tip: For Hawaiian, toppings are the star; crust is the vessel.
4 ✓

Sprinkle half the mozzarella. Distribute ham and pineapple evenly.

Tip: Placing ham under cheese can help it crisp up slightly.
5 ✓

Top with remaining cheese to 'anchor' the toppings.

Tip: Top cheese layer prevents pineapple from drying out completely.
6 ✓

Brush crust edges with olive oil.

Tip: Adds color and flavor.
7 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melty and pineapple edges brown.

Tip: Caramelized sugar on the pineapple creates the signature taste.
8 ✓

Rest a few minutes, then slice.

Tip: Caution: pineapple chunks stay hot inside!

Recipe FAQ

Soggy pizza?
Pineapple releases a lot of juice. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels before use.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes! Fresh is less sweet and crispier, but has harder fibers. Slice thinner.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Pizza Dough
  • 2/3 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 7 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 4 oz Quality Cooked Ham or Canadian Bacon
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Chunks (canned or fresh)
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil