Star Fruit Carambola Sampler With Cranberry Coulis Food

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) AND GINGER DRINK

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.

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) SAMPLER WITH CRANBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Coulis: Simmer cranberries with water and sugar in a medium size saucepan over medium heat about 10 minutes or until skins pop.
• Puree berries and juice in processor or blender. Remove and strain liquid over medium size bowl.
• Stir in grand marnier and grated orange zest.
• Refrigerate for one hour.
• Remove from refrigerator and divide sauce among six dessert plates.
• Arrange slices of star fruit, mango and kiwi on top.
• Garnish with fresh mint and coconut. Serve with a dollop of mascarpone cheese.

CARAMBOLA JUICE

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.

PRESERVING STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

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.

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) CHUTNEY

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.

STAR FRUIT PICKLES (CARAMBOLA)

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.