Apple, Lime, and Star Anise Gel

1. Bring the sugar and water to the boil until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Add the star anise and infuse over very low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and measure 500 g of the star anise syrup.
4. Mix with the apple coulis, lime juice, agar agar, and gellan gum. Bring to the boil.
5. Pour into a container and set aside to firm up.
6. Once fully set, transfer to a blender and blend into a gel.
7. Store in the refrigerator.

Serving suggestions: As a component with pear, red fruit, rhubarb, celery, or fennel; delicious with sea bass, parsley, and barley; or in a composition with white chocolate, grapefruit, and rice.