Grapefruit-Orange Compote with Vanilla–Star Anise Syrup
 
Yield: 6 to 8 servings • Preparation: 1 hour • Refrigerate: 2 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar 
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, scraped, and seeds and pod reserved 
  • 2 ruby red grapefruits, sectioned
  • 2 navel oranges, sectioned
  • Garnish: star anise pods
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Add star anise pods and reserved vanilla seeds and pod. Remove from heat, and let steep for 1 hour.
  2. Strain liquid through cheesecloth, discarding solids. Reserve star anise pods, and add back to syrup. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine grapefruit and orange sections. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Garnish individual servings with star anise, if desired. Serve cold.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/grapefruit-orange-compote-vanilla-star-anise-syrup-recipe/