Fresh Fruit Salad With A Hint Of Spice

"Fruit salad doesn’t have to be boring. This version takes all that fresh, juicy fruit and gives it a little edge with a quick syrup infused with star anise and a pepper. It’s sweet, lightly spiced, and the kind of side dish that stands out at a cookout or on a weeknight table. Fruit salad doesn’t have to be the same predictable bowl of grapes and melon cubes. Sometimes I want something that makes people pause mid-bite and say, “Wait…what is that?” That’s exactly what happens with this version. The secret? A quick little syrup steeped with star anise and a pepper. It’s not a punch-you-in-the-face spice. More like a warm hum of flavor that sneaks in behind the sweetness of the fruit."

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time10 min