Apple Fennel Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• pinch salt
• pinch sugar
• 1, beaten egg
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (250 ml) chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml), chopped leeks
• 5 pieces, cooked, cooled and chopped bacon
• 2 grated BC Tree Fruits McIntosh apples
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Swiss cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup (250 ml) 1% milk
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Crust: Combine flour with salt and sugar in mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Add egg and mix until dough comes together. Add water as needed.

4. 4

   Press into 9" quiche pan. Set aside.

5. 5

   Filling: Heat oil in large saucepan. Add fennel and leeks and saute for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add bacon and apple and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and pour over crust. Sprinkle with half the cheese.

8. 8

   In bowl, beat eggs and milk. Pour over apple mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden.