Make sorbet: Bring sugar, water, and star anise to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer syrup 5 minutes. Cool, then discard star anise.
Peel 1 pineapple half, reserving rind, then core and cut into 1-inch chunks.
Squeeze juice from rind with your hands into a blender and add chunks. Purée at high speed until very smooth, about 1 minute. Stir purée into syrup and chill, covered, until very cold, about 4 hours.
Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.
Roast pineapple: Preheat oven to 500°F.
Peel remaining pineapple half but do not core. Trim ends and cut remainder crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush some butter on a baking sheet, then arrange pineapple in 1 layer over it and brush with rest of butter.
Roast pineapple slices in middle of oven until undersides are browned (tops will only color slightly), 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn slices over. Cool on baking sheet on a rack to room temperature.
Assemble dessert: Arrange 3 slices of roasted pineapple on each of 4 plates and top with sorbet.
Cooks' note: Sorbet can be made 1 week ahead.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.54 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	4%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	4.44mg	0%
Potassium	245.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	61.68g	21%
Sugars	52.03g	208%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	9%
Protein	2.3g	5%
Vitamin C	126.7mg	211%
Calcium	36.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.72 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.9g	4%
Cholesterol	2.39mg	3%
Sodium	1.39mg	0%
Potassium	77.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.33g	21%
Sugars	16.31g	208%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	9%
Protein	0.72g	5%
Vitamin C	39.7mg	211%
Calcium	11.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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