Add some extra spice this holiday season with a few of our best star anise recipes.
Our Top 10 Star Anise Recipes
Updated on Apr. 04, 2023
1/10
Mulled Wine
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 379 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
2/10
Grandma's Christmas Spice Cutouts
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always start them the day after Thanksgiving, which was exciting for us kids, as we knew Christmas wasn’t far off. They are easy to decorate with family; my grandchildren always look forward to them.—Elaine Phelps, Cornell, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 109 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
3/10
Slow-Cooker Pear Butter
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make and has a rich pear flavor with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and lemon. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 41 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
4/10
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (5 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooker soup is a semi-homemade version that coaxes all the flavor out of a rotisserie chicken. The prep work for this can be done the day before so you can toss it into the slow cooker with ease. —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2-1/2 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 398 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1321mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
5/10
Chai Tea
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. —Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 92 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
6/10
Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.—Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without whipped cream and blackberries): 295 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
7/10
Pickled Grapes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Most people don't think about grapes when creating a canned pickle recipe. The pickling liquid for these grapes includes red wine, vinegar and common pickling spices like coriander, mustard seeds and hot pepper; it also contains warm spices like cinnamon and star anise along with brown sugar. These flavor-packed grapes are unique and delicious on a fab antipasto, pickle or cheese tray. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
8/10
Hot Spiced Berry Punch
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears.—Judy Batson, Tampa, FL
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without fresh fruit): 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
9/10
Olive Caprese Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 172 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
10/10
Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 quart
From the Recipe Creator:
Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try it as a light, summer refresher, too.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 188 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
