STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) AND GINGER DRINK
These flavors blend beautifully. Interestingly, I think the star fruit is tastier as a drink than just alone.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the ends and edges of the star fruit.
- Blend star fruit and ginger with water and lime juice then strain (or not, I don't). Add sugar and serve chilled.
PRESERVED STAR FRUIT (AKA FIVE FINGER OR CARAMBOLA)
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
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.
STAR FRUIT PICKLES (CARAMBOLA)
.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
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
PRESERVING STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)
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
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 JAM
Make and share this Star Fruit Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 50m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the winged edges from the carambola fruit and place in a saucepan.
- Add water and boil until tender[approx 15 minutes].
- Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and boil until the jam sets.
- Pour into sterilsed jars and seal.
STAR FRUIT PIE (CARAMBOLA)
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
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
CARAMBOLA JUICE
My neighbour has a star fruit tree so I get given some every year. Carambolas have a very refreshing taste and make great juice.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove any green bits off the star fruit.
- Roughly chop.
- Add star fruit, lime juice and water into blender and liquidise.
- Add sugar if wanted and quickly blend again to mix.
- Some people prefer this strained.
- I personally like the fruit in my juice.
- Chill.
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