Anise Marinated Fruit Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons anise seeds
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1/2 cantaloupe, made into balls
• 1/2 honeydew melon, made into balls
• 1 cup red grapes or green grape
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

1. 1

   Place anice seed in the center of an 8 inch piece of cheese cloth.

2. 2

   Bring edges together, tie with string.

3. 3

   for marinate, in a small sauce pan, combine the anise seed bag, water, sugar and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Bring to a boiling point stirring til dissolves.

5. 5

   Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and the consistency of thin syrup (should have about 1 cup of syrup) Do Not Remove bag.

6. 6

   Cool syrup slightly.

7. 7

   Pour over prepared friit.

8. 8

   Toss lightly til fruit is coated.

9. 9

   Marinate in Frig several hours or over night.

10. 10

    Remove bag and serve.