Anise Marinated Fruits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. aniseed
1 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 to 9 c. assorted fresh fruits, cut into chunks or balls (such as melon, pineapple, orange, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, peaches, pears, apples, etc.)

Preparation

Tie aniseed in a little cloth bag.
Place in saucepan with water, sugar and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil; cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until about 1 cup of thin golden syrup is formed.
Do not remove bag!
Cool slightly and pour over fruit pieces in a glass bowl.