Star Fruit Pickles (Carambola) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Place carambola slices in glass jar or bowl.
2. Make a syrup of sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring to a boil and pour over carambola slices.
3. Let stand overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Next day, drain off syrup and bring to a boil.
5. 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.
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