Star Anise Honey

Star Anise Honey Spinach Salad Dressing

• Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon of Star Anise Honey
• Add sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
• Toss with fresh baby spinach leaves

Star Anise Honey Pastry Cream

That is a very versatile custard cream that can used to make everything from fruit tarts to napoleons to cake fillings. It can also be a simple topping to a bowl of fruit. Lavender Honey or the Star Anise Honey can be used for great results.

Makes: 1 Cup
Ingredients

• 1 C of milk(whole)
• 1/4 C Star Anise Honey
• 1 T granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• T flour
• 1 T cornstarch
• t unsalted butter

Procedure

1. Combine milk and honey in saucepan and heat until honey dissolves.
2. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until thick.
3. Sprinkle the flour and cornstarch into the mixture ad beat until well mixed.
4. Beat half the hot milk into the yolk mixture.
5. Return all to the saucepan and whisk to a boil, careful to whisk continually to prevent scorching.
6. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool. Rub butter on to surface to prevent a skin from forming.
7. Cover and cool.

Use this filling in tartlets or the base of a whole fresh tart. Layer with baked puff pastry for the perfect napoleon. Spoon still warm over fresh fruit and serve.

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