Candied Starfruit

Hi everyone!
A few weeks ago, for some unknown reason (probably because I was watching Chopped and someone made papaya curd), I really wanted to make starfruit curd. Unfortunately, starfruit is not very juicy, and one starfruit costs $2.99. Therefore, starfruit curd would not be very cost effective. Then, I thought I would candy starfruit slices, which actually worked quite well. I liked it, but starfruit has an odd taste so some people did not.


Candied Starfruit
1 starfruit
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water


1. Cut the ends off the starfruit, and cut the peel off the points of the starfruit. Then, cut the starfruit into thin slices.
2. Dissolve the sugar in the water, and bring to a boil. Do not stir after it comes to a boil. Boil until the sugar syrup reaches 235F. (Use a candy thermometer).
3. Drop several slices of starfruit into the sugar syrup and boil for 20 minutes. Try to keep the sugar syrup at about 235F.
4. Drain the slices on a wire rack with paper towel under it. After they are cool, keep in the fridge or dry in an oven at a very low temperature (150-200F for several hours). 
5. Store in the fridge. You can eat them by themselves or use as a garnish.


This method can be used for other fruit or citrus peel. For citrus peel, first blanch in boiling water for a minute or two to take the bitterness out.
                                                                                                        -Elizabeth :)