Ingredients
2 cups water1-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon aniseed6 cups cubed honeydew4 cups cubed fresh pineapple2-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe2 cups seedless green grapes2 cups seedless red grapes2 cups cubed orange sections1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 medium firm banana, sliced2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Preparation
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.
