FRUIT SALAD WITH STAR ANISE SYRUP

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented
3 small oranges, peeled and segmented
1 pommelo or white grapefruit, peeled and segmented
1/4 cup fresh or canned lychees (about 8)
1/2 large pomegranate, seeded, some set aside for garnish
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup good-quality grade A maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 star anise
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare the fruit and chill in the fridge.
  • Just before serving, in a small saute pan, warm the orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and star anise and mix well to infuse their flavors. Remove from the heat and chill in the fridge.
  • Just before serving, arrange the fruit into shallow dessert bowls, drizzle with the chilled syrup and sprinkle with the extra pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint.

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