Fruit Salad with Citrus-Basil Syrup

Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, orange zest, and lemon zest. Let stand 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine peaches, plums, and apricots in a large bowl. Pour sugar mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard solids. Stir 1/4 to 1/2 cup syrup and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil into fruit; reserve remaining syrup for another use.