To make the syrup, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil
200g of caster sugar
200ml of water
3
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and add the sliced orange
1 orange, cut into slices
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Add the star anise to the pan and cook for 20 minutes over a low heat, until the syrup is shiny and translucent. Remove from the heat and allow to cool
1 star anise
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Remove the orange slices from the syrup and lay out onto greaseproof paper. Place in the oven for 3 hours to dry out completely, then remove and leave to cool before using