Strawberry Sauce

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled
2. 3 tablespoons sugar
3. 1/2 star anise pod
4. 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
5. Juice of 1/2 orange
6. 1/4 cup dry white wine
7. 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Strain the sauce and refrigerate for up to 3 days before serving.