Lime, Vanilla And Star Anise Fruit Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 None star anise
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 None lime, peel grated and lime juiced
1 None papaya, seeded, peeled and cubed
9 oz strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 None cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup plain yogurt

Preparation

Place granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Add star anise and vanilla bean paste. Increase heat to high and boil for 2 mins. Remove from heat. Add lime peel and juice. Cover and set aside to cool.
Place papaya, strawberries, pineapple, melon and mint in a bowl. Pour cooled syrup over top and toss to coat.
Stir brown sugar into yogurt; serve over fruit salad.