Strawberry Sauce

• 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 star anise pod
• 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
• Juice of 1/2 orange
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
5. Strain the sauce and refrigerate for up to 3 days before serving.

strawberries, sugar, anise pod, orange zest, orange, white wine, lemon juice

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/aspen-2004-strawberry-sauce (may not work)