Cantaloupe-Star Anise Sorbet

• 2 very ripe cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cut into large chunks
• 12 star anise
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup

1. In a food processor, puree cantaloupe until smooth.
2. This should yield at least 4 cups.
3. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups cantaloupe puree, star anise, sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water.
4. Place over medium-low heat and stir just until sugar is dissolved.
5. Remove from heat and let rest for at least 2 hours at room temperature.
6. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing out as much juice as possible.
7. Pour liquid into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions.

very ripe cantaloupes, anise, sugar, light corn syrup

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6918 (may not work)