Sweet & Smoky Sausage Pizzas

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 medium tart apple, thinly sliced
• 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen pizza dough, thawed
• 2 cups shredded smoked mozzarella or Gouda cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon. Discard drippings.
2. In same pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in preserves, wine, maple syrup and remaining thyme. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in apples; cook 5 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 425u0b0. Grease two 14-in. pizza pans; roll dough to fit pans. Pinch edges to form a rim. Brush dough with remaining oil.
4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Spread with apple mixture; top with sausage and cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-smoky-sausage-pizzas/ (may not work)