Sweet Fennel Paste
Delight your senses with this aromatic Sweet Fennel Paste, a versatile and luxurious spread that combines the warm, toasty essence of fennel seeds with the natural sweetness of honey and citrusy bursts of orange zest and lemon juice. This quick and easy recipe is elevated with the addition of almond meal, lending a subtle nutty texture, while a pinch of salt balances the flavors. Perfect as a decadent topping for desserts, a unique spread for toast, or even a flavorful glaze for roasted meats, this paste is as flexible as it is delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep and a touch of stovetop magic, you'll have a fragrant and silky condiment ready to bring bold, sweet complexity to your favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Toast the fennel seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they release their aromatic scent. Be careful not to burn them.
Transfer the toasted fennel seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind them into a fine powder.
In a small saucepan, combine the ground fennel seeds, honey, orange zest, lemon juice, almond meal, water, and a pinch of salt.
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens to a spreadable paste consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the Sweet Fennel Paste to cool completely.
Transfer the paste to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve the Sweet Fennel Paste as a topping for desserts, a spread for toast, or a glaze for meats. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
