Star Fruit Pickles Carambola Recipe

Name: Star Fruit Pickles Carambola
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 lbs star fruit; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup pickling spice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; Water (enough to cover star fruit)

Transform your star fruit harvest into a sensational sweet and tangy treat! This Star Fruit (Carambola) Pickle recipe is a fantastic way to preserve the unique flavor of your homegrown carambola, or to create unforgettable gifts. With 2-5 harvests per year from a single tree, you'll have plenty of this vibrant fruit to pickle. This recipe offers a delightful change of pace and showcases the star fruit's refreshing tartness balanced by a sweet and spicy syrup. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 296.4 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Star Fruit Pickles Carambola

Wash and thinly slice 2 lbs of star fruit. Gently place the slices in a large, non-reactive bowl.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup pickling spice, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. Add enough water to cover the star fruit once combined.
Bring the sugar and spice mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the boiling syrup over the star fruit slices, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator to allow the star fruit to absorb the flavor.
The next day, carefully drain the syrup from the star fruit into a clean saucepan, reserving the star fruit.
Bring the drained syrup back to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, prepare your hot, sterilized jars and lids.
Pack the star fruit slices into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
Carefully pour the boiling syrup over the star fruit in the jars, again leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Remove any air bubbles by gently running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jars.
Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a damp cloth. Secure the lids and rings tightly.
Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, ensuring the jars are fully submerged in boiling water. Add more water as necessary to maintain water level.
Carefully remove the jars from the canner using tongs and let them cool completely on a towel-lined surface. You should hear a satisfying "pop" as the jars seal.
Check the seals after cooling. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark, and dry place. Enjoy your delicious homemade Star Fruit Pickles!