Spiked Fruit With Star Anise Syrup

5m
Prep Time

10m
Cook Time

15m
Ready In

Recipe: #18128

March 17, 2015

Categories: Desserts, Fruit, African, Budget-Friendly, Easy/Beginner Cooking, One-Pot Meal, Entertaining, Summer, Stove Top, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Spices, Kosher Dairy more

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Chocolatll

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recipe by:
Chocolatll

"Adapted from The African Kitchen. The syrup can be made in advance and refrigerated."

Original recipe yields 8 servings

Metric US

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (white)
1 1/4 cups star anise
3 1/4 cups water

3 1/2 pounds fresh mixed fruit (e.g. blueberries, cherries, strawberries, papaya, pineapple)
Cream, lightly whipped cream for serving

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (355.2 g)
Calories 388.5
Total Fat - 3.1 g
Saturated Fat - 0.2 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 26.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 88.4 g
Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
Sugars - 64.5 g
Protein - 4.7 g
Calcium - 143.3 mg
Iron - 11.4 mg
Vitamin C - 22 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place sugar, star anise and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until syrupy.

Step 2

Let cool.

Step 3

Strain out the star anise. Return syrup to saucepan and add fruit.

Step 4

Poach over moderate heat until warmed through.

Step 5

Serve fruit with the syrup and whipped cream.

Tips & Variations

No special items needed.

Tags : Desserts

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