Ingredients
| 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 2 whole star anise pods 5 cardamom pods 3 whole cloves 1 cup fresh juice from about 8 limes 2 cups sugar or sugar substitute, such as maple syrup 1 10-ounce jar Nature Keepers Black Currant Orange preserve 3/4 teaspoon salt |
Preparation
Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and cloves to a saucepan and toast over medium heat, shaking pan frequently, until fragrant; make sure not to let them burn.
Add lime juice, sugar, black currant orange preserve, and salt, and stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a simmer on medium-low heat, cooking until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a resealable container and use hot, or store for later use.