Fennel Orange Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Line a large baking sheet with a sheet of foil, then lightly oil foil.
2. 2
   Cook sugar in a dry 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt.
3. 3
   Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then break into pieces and pulse in a food processor until finely ground.