Bruschetta with lemon-anise jam

Ingredients:

• Baguette, cut into thin slices
• Butter
• Salt
• Sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp anise seeds, plus more for sprinkling
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• Candied lemon peel, for sprinkling

Preparation:

1. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet. Spread with butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the bread slices from the oven and let cool slightly.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of water into a saucepan, add lemon zest, anise seeds, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the saucepan on the stove and cook the jam over medium heat until it thickens.
3. Spread lemon-anise jam on slices of bread. Sprinkle with candied lemon peel and anise seeds.