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Ember Days Egg Tart

Prep Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 ⅓ C flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 stick chilled butter
  • ¼-½ C ice-cold water

Filling

  • 2 large onions
  • 2 bunches of parsley chopped
  • ½ C shredded cheddar cheese or 2 tbsp unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 8 eggs beaten
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • ⅛ tsp saffron
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp each of any of the following herbs: sage, basil, thyme

Instructions

  • To make the pie crust, whisk together the flour and salt and then cut in the butter. Then pour in the water ¼ cup at a time until the dough just comes together. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
  • Bring pot of water to boil.
  • Peel and quarter onions, place in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  • Chop onions and parsley and combine with cheese or bread crumbs, eggs, butter, raisins, saffron, sugar, salt, and spices. Pour into prepared pie crust and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, ensuring that the egg is set. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into serving sizes.