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Expand1 9-inch pie crust Ask a question about this ingredient
4 pieces applewood smoked bacon chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
5 cups sweet onion sliced thin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch white pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups pitted dates, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 sprig rosemary Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon milk Ask a question about this ingredient
4 ounces Camembert cheese (about 1/2 wheel) sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Tangerine juiced and zested Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons maple syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
For the tart: Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Ask a question about this stepAdd bacon pieces to a skillet and cook on medium until the bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel. Drain bacon grease, but reserve 1 tablespoon in skillet.
Ask a question about this stepAdd onions, salt and pepper. Cook the onions on medium-low until they are translucent.
Ask a question about this stepAdd 1/4 cup dates and sprig of rosemary to onions and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized. Be patient! This may take a while but cook until the onions are light brown in color and really soft.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the rosemary sprig from the onion mixture. Allow onion and date mixture to cool for a few minutes. Stir in half of bacon bits and 1/4 cup dates.
Ask a question about this stepLay pie shell on bottom of a springform pan. Add a layer of cheese to the pie shell. Pour onion mixture on top. Layer more cheese and sprinkle with bacon and dates. Fold the edges of the pie shell around the onion mixture. Brush with milk. Assemble springform base in the collar. I found this catches any juices that escape. Brush the pastry with milk. Bake in the oven until the tart is golden and bubbly. About 40 minutes. Allow tart to cool before moving to plate. Slice into 8 pieces.
Ask a question about this stepFor the Orange Maple Glaze- Juice and zest 1 large tangerine or orange.
Ask a question about this stepAdd juice and zest to a non-stick small saute pan. Add apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt to the juice. Bring to a boil and simmer on low.
Ask a question about this stepWith a rubber spatula, stir the ingredients occasionally until the mixture reduces by half. Drizzle the glaze on each individual slice of tart. Serve cold or warm. Enjoy your date with bacon!
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Nozlee is the Assistant Editor of Food52.
