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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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In a medium skillet or cast iron skillet, heat olive oil and melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onions.
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Toss onions to coat.
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Let onions cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes, give the onions a stir and add a pinch of salt.
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Let onions cook for another 5-7 minutes, without stirring.
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At this point, remove skillet from heat momentarily, and add balsamic vinegar.
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Stir to incorporate.
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Place skillet back onto heat and continue cooking until onions are caramelized and broken down, about another 10 minutes or so.
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Remove from heat and set aside until ready to build pizza.
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Place unbaked pizza crust on a cookie sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven.
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Evenly spread apple butter over crust and sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the apple butter.
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Spread caramelized onions over apple butter, and then sprinkle chopped bacon and pecans evenly over the onions.
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Top with shredded Gouda.
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Place in oven (still at 450 degrees F) and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and browning.
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Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before slicing.
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Slice pizza and top each slice with fresh baby arugula to finish.
