Winter Fruit Salad

1. 1

   Fill a medium saucepan with 5 cups water.

2. 2

   Add the sugar, star anise, vanilla bean and lemon zest.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, and cook until all the sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Then shut off the heat.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, peel and core pears and apple.

6. 6

   Slice thinly lengthwise and place in a large heatproof bowl.

7. 7

   Add apricots and figs.

8. 8

   Pour hot sugar syrup on top, making sure all the fruit is covered.

9. 9

   Cover bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in plastic.

10. 10

    Chill overnight in refrigerator.

11. 11

    The next morning, using a slotted spoon ladle fruit into a serving bowl and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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