Apples, Mandarins, Simmered in Sweet Hibiscus Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Grab a heavy pot and put it over medium heat, add the coconut oil and heat it up for a minute, then add the apples and mandarins and do not touch them!
2. 2
   Let them brown for a couple minutes.
3. 3
   Add the orange juice, water, vanilla, and sugar and gently stir a few times to incorporate. Bring mix to a gentle simmer and lower the heat to the lowest it can go.
4. 4
   Add the cinnamon stick, anise, and hibiscus flowers and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir gently a few times and simmer for another 10 minutes or until fruit has soften and has started to soak up the tea.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and cool down at room temp.
6. 6
   Serve the fruit on some nice looking glasses, pour a nice amount of the sweet tea on top, and top with vanilla ice cream.