Life on Florida’s West Coast

Broiled Star Fruit with Ginger Sauce

Since we have such a good crop of star fruit (or carambola) this year and because my post about trying out a recipe for Star Fruit Jam got so many visitors, I am going to post a series of Star Fruit Recipes and I will follow-up on my experience with each recipe.

Star Fruit is one of those foods that just doesn’t have an equal. It is difficult to compare the flavor to another fruit and it is hard to describe in general. I love them, but I think you are missing out on the true essence of the fruit if you buy one of the small, hard star fruit that tend to be available in the supermarket.

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 gingerroot, peeled and cut into slices
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 10 coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 star fruit, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

In saucepan, combine water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and coriander.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add honey and stir until dissolved.
Strain liquid and allow to cool.
Slice the star fruit into 8 slices.
Place star fruit on a baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar over them.
Broil until the sugar bubbles and starts to brown.
Place stars into individual bowls, 4 each.
Ladle the gingered broth into each and serve.

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