Anise Marinated Fruit Bowl

We love this in the summer and it came from better homes and garden june 27, 1987

Place anice seed in the center of an 8 inch piece of cheese cloth.

Bring edges together , tie with string.

For marinate , in a small sauce pan , combine the anise seed bag , water , sugar and lemon juice.

Bring to a boiling point stirring til dissolves.

Cook uncovered , over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and the consistency of thin syrup do not remove bag.

Cool syrup slightly.

Pour over prepared friit.

Toss lightly til fruit is coated.

Marinate in frig several hours or over night.

Remove bag and serve.

anise seeds, water, sugar, lemon juice, pineapple tidbits, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, red grapes, mandarin oranges