Any-Season Fruit Bow

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
• 2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 2 large apples, cubed
• 1 pint strawberries, sliced
• 1 pound seedless green grapes
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, lime juice, anise and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Combine fruit in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.