Preserving Star Fruit Carambola Recipes

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PRESERVED STAR FRUIT (AKA FIVE FINGER OR CARAMBOLA)



Preserved Star Fruit (Aka Five Finger or Carambola) image

This recipe is a time honored tradition in Trinidad and Tobago. Most people there dry it in the sun. I have adjusted to dry in the oven.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Easy

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

15 star fruit (aka five finger or carambola)
25 whole cloves
1 cinnamon bark (if you don't have the bark, use the powder)
5 cups brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove either end of the fruit and slice into 1/4 - 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place in a large pot and cover with water and add the sugar and spices.
  • Bring to a boil and leave to cool for 3 hours. The fruit will soak up the sugar and spices.
  • Preheat oven to 150F.
  • Drain any liquid off and keep it for something else.
  • Place fruit on baking sheets.
  • Place in the oven with the door propped open to allow the steam to escape. Turn every hour or so until the fruit is done.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • The cooking time is only an estimate, it will vary with how much you drained off, the humidity etc.

PRESERVING STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)



Preserving Star Fruit (Carambola) image

Star fruit, also known as carambola, is a prolific tree. The fruit does not keep well on the counter of in the fridge for long periods of time. Here are two different ways to freeze them for future use.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 10m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 3

star fruit
star fruit
sugar

Steps:

  • Method 1: Cut off rough edges. Chop into chunks. Puree. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Place into airtight freezer bag, label and date. Use as needed in the future.
  • Method 2: Cut off rough edges. Slice (thickness you desire). Lay out on a pan in 1 layer. Sprinkle a little sugar on top. Place pan in freeezer til solid. Place into an airtight freezer bag, label and date. Use as desired in the future.

Nutrition Facts :

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) CHUTNEY



Star Fruit (Carambola) Chutney image

This has a wonderful tang. It is and eyeopener on toast. On chicken, fish or pork you get a meal in a moment. Great on rice, too.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Chutneys

Time 30m

Yield 2 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed star fruit
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir well.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium high heat and cook 25 minutes
  • Use your stick blender to make it smooth and simmer until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 30.4, Protein 1.4

SWEET STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) RELISH



Sweet Star Fruit (Carambola) Relish image

Make and share this Sweet Star Fruit (Carambola) Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 5 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups star fruit, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and thinly slice star fruit, taking care to remove seeds. Cover with cider by vinegar and allow to stand overnight.
  • Drain off vinegar. Combine star fruit with sugar and salt. Add cloves; which have been placed in a cheesecloth bag and lightly pounded.
  • Cook gently to the consistency of preserves.
  • Allow to stand overnight. Remove spice bag and reheat mixture to boiling.
  • Pack into hot pint jars. Wipe jar mouths and adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  • *Note: when making for long term storage it is probably best to omit the nutmeg if you do not want a dark relish, although it certainly adds to the flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 245, Carbohydrate 175.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 168.1, Protein 2.2

STAR FRUIT PIE (CARAMBOLA)



Star Fruit Pie (Carambola) image

This is a garden fresh pie. You aren't likely to find it anywhere else and neither will your guests.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 Pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups star fruit, sliced 1/2 inch (with or without seeds as they are edible)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons butter
nutmeg
2 pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Prepare star fruit (carambolas) by cutting off the edges of the ridges. Remove seeds if you want to do so. Slice in 1/2 inch slices. Combine tapioca and sugar and lightly mix with sliced fruit. If the fruit is very sweet ad 1/4 cup lime juice.
  • Line a 9-inch pie pan 1 crust. Spread prepared fruit over pastry. Dot with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with nutmeg. Roll the top crust so it will be large enough to make a good seal. Cut gashes to allow steam to escape. Or cut out stars.
  • Bake about 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3220.2, Fat 144.3, SaturatedFat 44.5, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 2428.5, Carbohydrate 466.1, Fiber 27.5, Sugar 267.2, Protein 27.7

STAR FRUIT PICKLES (CARAMBOLA)



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.These are a great change of pace. If you have a star fruit tree, you get 2-5 crops per year. This is a great way to preserve or make interesting gifts.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 Half Pints

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups star fruit slices (leave the seeds, they are edible)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • Place carambola slices in glass jar or bowl.
  • Make a syrup of sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring to a boil and pour over carambola slices.
  • Let stand overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Next day, drain off syrup and bring to a boil.
  • Place carambola slices in hot, sterilized jars and pour boiling syrup over, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar mouths and adjust lids. Process in boiling water-bath canner 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 74.9

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