Balsamic And Anise Fruit
- 10m Prep Time
- 8m Cook Time
- 18m Ready In
A quick and elegant dessert featuring fresh summer fruit drizzled with a balsamic and star anise glaze. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic finish.
Ingredients
- 115 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 1 star anise
- 2 medium ripe plums stoned and cut into quarters
- 8 large strawberries hulled and cut into quarters
- 4 figs cut into quarters
- vanilla ice cream to serve
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 110 mg
- Iron: 2.05 mg
- Magnesium: 87.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 130 mg
- Potassium: 1090 mg
- Zinc: 0.83 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 115 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 1 star anise
Prepare
- 2 medium ripe plums, stoned and cut into quarters
- 8 large strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters
- 4 figs, cut into quarters
- vanilla ice cream, to serve
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a small pan over medium heat, combine 115ml balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar, and 1 star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the mixture bubble until it has reduced by half, about 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The glaze should be syrupy and coat the back of a spoon.
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Step 2.
While the glaze simmers, prepare the fruit: stone and quarter 2 medium ripe plums, hull and quarter 8 large strawberries, and cut 4 figs into quarters.
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Step 3.
Arrange the prepared fruit on a serving platter or divide among individual bowls. Drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over the fruit. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream on the side.