SWEET STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) RELISH

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Make and share this Sweet Star Fruit (Carambola) Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 5 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups star fruit, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and thinly slice star fruit, taking care to remove seeds. Cover with cider by vinegar and allow to stand overnight.
  • Drain off vinegar. Combine star fruit with sugar and salt. Add cloves; which have been placed in a cheesecloth bag and lightly pounded.
  • Cook gently to the consistency of preserves.
  • Allow to stand overnight. Remove spice bag and reheat mixture to boiling.
  • Pack into hot pint jars. Wipe jar mouths and adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  • *Note: when making for long term storage it is probably best to omit the nutmeg if you do not want a dark relish, although it certainly adds to the flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 245, Carbohydrate 175.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 168.1, Protein 2.2

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