Apple Fig Flatbread with Goat Cheese and Arugula | Easy Appetizer or Light Dinner

Name: Apple and Fig Flatbread with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 small (naan bread or pizza dough about 6 to 7 inches in diameter); 1 apple (large, sliced thin); 3 fresh figs (cut into quarters); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (crushed); 3 to 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled); 1 cup baby arugula

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Apple fig flatbread blends crisp apples, sweet figs, creamy goat cheese, and peppery arugula on a golden flatbread crust. The mix of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors creates a colorful appetizer or a quick and light meal. You only need a handful of ingredients, and it all comes together in about 20 minutes.

a slice of apple fig flatbread on a cutting board

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Why Apple Fig Flatbread is a Favorite

Flavor – The sweet apples and figs pair with tangy goat cheese and spicy arugula for big flavor in every bite.
Simple & Healthy– This fig flatbread recipe is easy and it uses wholesome ingredients.
Versatile – Works as an appetizer or stands alone for a light dinner or lunch.

Here is what you will need

Ingredients

Apples – Any variety is good. Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith bring different levels of sweetness and tartness.
Fresh Figs – Add sweetness and a unique texture. Substitute with dried figs or fig jam if fresh is not available.
Olive oil
Garlic
Goat cheese or feta cheese
Arugula or baby spinach
Flatbread, pizza dough or naan

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How to Make Apple Fig Flatbread

Preheat the oven to 400°F. If using homemade dough, roll it out to your preferred thickness.
Rinse and dry the arugula, apple and figs. Cut the apple into think slices and quarter the figs.
Crush the garlic and mix with olive oil. Brush the mixture over the flatbread.
Arrange the apple slices, fig quarters andcrumbled coat cheese evenly over the crust.
Bake until the flatbread is crips and the cheese has melted. Remove it from the oven, and let it cool for a few miniutes. Scatter fresh arugula on top.

apple fig flatbread assembled and ready for the oven

apple fig flatbread out of the oven and sprinkled with baby arugula

Cooking Tips

Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice on the apple slices to prevent them from turning brown.
Spread teh toppings in a single layer, so the crust stays crisp.
Adjust the baking time based on your crust. Flatbread should be golden and cheese just melted.

How to store leftovers

Store leftover apple fig flatbread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For best results, remove arugula before storing and add fresh after reheating. Warm leftovers in the oven or toaster oven.

What to serve with apple fig flatbread

Enjoy apple fig flatbreads with goat cheese on its own for a quick dinner, paired with a simple salad like this kale caesar salad or a Greek chopped salad.

For extra flavor, drizzle with a balsamic vinegar glaze and cut into small pieces or add to a charcuterie board or cheese boards. And don’t forget to serve a glass of chilled rose or pinot noir on the side.

An overhead view of the flatbread cut into four pieces

Recipe variations

Salty – Add one or two strips of thinly sliced uncured prosciutto or chopped bacon to the flatbread to add the perfect balance and a salty contrast to the sweet fruit.

Caramelized onions – Caramelize onions in a pan until they are sweet and spread them on the flatbread instead of olive oil and garlic.

Walnuts – Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the flatbread before baking to add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.

Cheese – Change up the cheese and use an equal amount of creamy blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese.

Sweet – Add a drizzle of honey, maple syrup or balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze just before serving to add a sweet touch to the flatbread.

Vegan – Replace the cheese with a cashew-based cheese spread or your favorite vegan cheese spread.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make the flatbread in advance and reheat it later?

While it is best to enjoy this flatbread fresh, you can prepare teh toppings in advance and assemble the flatbread just before baking it.

How can I prevent the flatbread from becoming soggy?

Try not to overload the flatbread with toppings and use thinly sliced apples and distribute them evenly.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

As written, it is not. But if you use gluten-free flatbread it will be.

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