Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
15 minutes before the dough is ready to use, slice onions.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, then add onions with a sprinkle of salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, soft and juicy-- about 10 minutes. In the last minute, add garlic and cook for 60 seconds, then set aside off heat.
While onions are cooking, cut bacon. Place on a paper-towel lined plate, and cover with another paper towel. Microwave for 3-4 minutes, just until the fat is rendered so the pizza is not incredible greasy. Set aside.
NOTE: I chose to cook my bacon in a cast-iron skillet so I could get it to brown more. Your preference.
Remove pizza dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface.
NOTE: I prefer to use cornmeal. I also like to set my dough on parchment paper, so I can easily slide it onto my preheated pizza stone (or baking sheet).
Using a rolling pin or your hands, roll and shape it into your desired shape. NOTE: I found this dough so easy to work with! I was able to shape this into a circle, but a rectangular shape works well, too.
Brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with nutmeg. Slice apples (do not do this earlier unless you don’t mind brown apples), then add about 1/4 cup cheese onto the dough.
Place a layer of apples on the cheese, then add the onions. Add the remaining cheese evenly over top, then finish with bacon and another layer of apples. Add a few pieces of sage if desired-- and I highly recommend it.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.