Anise Fruit Salad

• 2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon aniseed
• 6 cups cubed honeydew
• 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 2-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
• 2 cups seedless green grapes
• 2 cups seedless red grapes
• 2 cups cubed orange sections
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 medium firm banana, sliced
• 2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar, lemon juice and aniseed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced by one-third (about 1-1/2 cups). Remove from the heat; cover and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes and oranges. Pour anise mixture over fruit; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add strawberries and banana; gently toss. Garnish with kiwi.

water, sugar, lemon juice, aniseed, honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe, green grapes, red grapes, orange sections, fresh strawberries, firm banana, kiwifruit

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/anise-fruit-salad/ (may not work)