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.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 serrano chile/ jalapeno pepper (halved)
- 1 dried star anise (whole)
- 6 cups mixed cut fruit (peaches, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries etc)
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Place sugar, ¾ cup water, pepper and star anise in a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thick. Strain and reserve for salad.
- Toss fruit with syrup adding as much as desired.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
Recipe Tips
- Substitute ½ teaspoon of Asian 5 spice for star anise
- Try to use a mixture of different textured fruits. The softer fruit like peaches and kiwi will absorb the flavors more than the harder fruits like cherries and blueberries.
- This is best eaten within a couple hours of preparing, after that some of the fruit will start to get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
