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Fruit Wands With Vanilla-rum Syrup Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Put sugar in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan.
Step #2 Using a small, sharp knife, slit vanilla bean lengthwise.
Step #3 Scrape seeds from pod into sugar; add pod to sugar.
Step #4 Stir in rum, orange peel, & 2 c water.
Step #5 Stir often over high heat until mixture boils & is reduced to 1 3/4 c, about 12 mins.
Step #6 Remove vanilla pod (let dry & store airtight for other uses).
Step #7 Let syrup cool to about room temp, about 30 mins.
Step #8 Meanwhile, trim & discard ends from star fruit; cut fruit crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
Step #9 Using a small, sharp knife, remove any seeds.
Step #10 Poke sharp end of 1 skewer through skin edge of each star fruit piece.
Step #11 Also poke 1 skewer through each pineapple chunk & strawberry.
Step #12 Put skewers, fruit ends down, in a deep bowl.
Step #13 Pour syrup over fruit.
Step #14 Provide napkins to catch drips as guests pick up wands to eat.
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