Star Anise, Lime, and Vanilla Tropical Fruit Salad

By jjadin

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lb watermelon, cut into large pieces
• 1 small pineapple, chopped
• 2 mangoes, sliced
• 1 guava, sliced
• 1 small red papaya, chopped
• 12 lychees, peeled
• 3 kiwi, sliced
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 3/4 cup soft brown sugar
• 6 star anise
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 pandanus leaf, knotted
• zest of 1 lime

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all fruits in a bowl.

Combine all juice, spices, sugar, zest, and 1 cup water in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until syrup is reduced by half. Allow to cool slightly, then pour over fruit and refrigerate until cold.