Citrus Salad w/Star Anise Syrup

FROM EPICURIOUS (epicurious.com)

(makes 8 servings)

1/3cup sugar
1/3cup water
3 whole star anise
5 large ruby red or pink grapefruit
4 blood oranges

Directions:

1. Dissolve sugar in water in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring.

2. Add star anise & simmer 5 min. Let stand off heat 30 mins.
3. Cut peel, inc white pith, from fruit with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes into a bowl.

4. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl.
5. Add syrup w/star anise to fruit & juice & stir gently.

6. Remove star anise before serving if desired.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Citrus-Salad-with-Star-Anise-Syrup-350912