Fennel Orange Brittle

Name: Fennel Orange Brittle
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest

August 20, 2004

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' note:

• For a crunchy garnish, break some or all of brittle into 2-inch pieces instead of grinding in food processor.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, toasted

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest

Preparation

Step 1
Line a large baking sheet with a sheet of foil, then lightly oil foil. Cook sugar in a dry 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel. Immediately remove from heat and stir in fennel seeds and zest, then quickly pour onto baking sheet, spreading with back of spoon before syrup hardens.
Step 2
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then break into pieces and pulse in a food processor until finely ground.

TagsCandy Dessert Orange Citrus Fruit Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Food Processor Gourmet

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