Mother's Milk with Star Anise

Ingredients

1	quart	low-fat or fat-free milk
1-1/2	tbsp	finely crushed star anise or anise seed
1/2	cup	sugar or Splenda® equivalent
2	tbsp	corn starch
1	whole	spearmint leaf per serving, if desired

1. Heat milk and star anise to the brink of boiling. Turn down heat to simmer.

2. Stir in sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. (*If you are using Splenda®, add it right before step 5 for best flavor.)

3. Combine cornstarch with about 2 tablespoons of water, blending with a fork until smooth.

4. Stir cornstarch mixture into milk and simmer another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. Strain into individual mugs, add spearmint if you like, and serve immediately.

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