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Fennel Orange Brittle

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

  1. 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.

TagsCandyDessertOrangeCitrusFruitSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeNut Free30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerFood ProcessorGourmet
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