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Ingredients

  • 1/2 package yeast, active dry
  • 1 cup water warm
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
  • 1 each onions minced
  • 1 large fennel bulb thinly sliced
  • 5 each garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme fresh
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 x pearl onions

Method

  • To make the tart-shell dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water.
  • Add the salt and flour; mix well, using your hands if necessary.
  • Knead for a minute to form the dough into a ball.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • To make the fennel-onion marmalade: In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the water, onion, fennel, garlic, thyme and honey or syrup.
  • Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, or until all the water has cooked away and the vegetables are tender.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • To make the pearl onions: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the onions, water, vinegar and honey.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until the water has cooked away and the onions are tender.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • To assemble the tart: Roll the dough into a circle about 8 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet.
  • Spread the fennel-onion marmaladeover the dough, to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
  • Top withthe pearl onions.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the shell is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with the chives.
  • Cut into four wedges; serve warm or at room temperature.