Anise Seed, Whole

$3.49

Size

1 Ounce

$3.49

Serving cake to signal the close of weddings and other celebratory events is modeled after the ancient Roman tradition of serving mustaceoe, a cake spiced with anise seed to enhance digestion.

Anise seed flavors various Old World traditional baked goods such as shortbreads and cookies.

Origin: Turkey

Recipe to try

Apricot & Cardamom Spiced Jelly Cups with Anise Seed, Whole

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Anise Seed, Whole
1 cup water
1 cup ripe apricot, pitted and diced
⅛ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
½ cup cold water
½ cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons Vanilla Bean Sugar

Method

Lightly crush the anise seeds. Simmer in 1 cup water, covered, for 5 minutes, then strain out the seeds. Top the liquid back up to 1 cup.
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Stir the sugar and cardamom into the prepared mixture.
Whisk the hot prepared mixture into the softened gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the apple juice.
Divide the fruit between four small cups. Pour in the gelatin mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.

Flavor profile and pairings

Flavor: sweet licorice-like aroma.

Try it with: biscotti, tea, sausage and tomato sauce.