The extensive variety of Star Anis vinegars presents the most compatible and exceptional flavor enhancements available to the modern day chef. Any recipe that includes vinegar as a flavour can be substituted with  Star Anis Vinegars to create a personalized unique dish. Use your imagination and substitute Star Anis Balsamic vinegars for plain vinegars in recipes to create a very special gastronomical experience.

Recipes: Compote of Fruit with Elderflower Cream  - Kiwi Marmalade with Elderflowers

Compote of Fruit with Elderflower Cream  

Ingredients:

25g Sugar
150ml Water
2tbls Elderflower concentrate
150g Double Cream
900g Mixed Fresh Fruit
300ml Unsweetened orange or apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 strips lemon rind
clear honey - to taste (optional)

Method:

1. To make the elderflower cream, put the sugar and water in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then boil rapidly until the liquid is reduced by half. Take off the heat and submerge the elderflowers in the syrup.

2. Leave to infuse for at least 2 hours, then press the syrup through a sieve discarding the elderflowers. Whip the cream until it is just beginning to hold it's shape, then fold in the elderflower syrup. Chill until ready to serve.

3. Put the fruit juice, cinnamon and lemon rind in a large saucepan and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the fruit are softened, but still retain their shape.

4. Serve the compote warm or cold with the elderflower cream.

Kiwi Marmalade with Elderflowers

Ingredients:

3 Kg Kiwi Fruit
300g Jam Setter
Juice from one lemon
150g Elderflower

Method:

Peel kiwi fruit and cut into quarters. Mash the kiwi fruit. Add flowers to the kiwi fruit mixture with 250ml water. Bring to boil, stirring continuously. Do not burn. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring as often as possible. Add lemon juice. Fill Jars.

Fresh Elderflowers available locally from Star Anis in December (Australia).