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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