Star Fruit Chips (Carambola)

Submitted by Ambervim

"Festive and fun! Tropical flavor that make them a real treat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 Batch

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb star fruit, firm ripe
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Slice star fruit crosswise with slicer into 1/16-inch-thick slices.
2. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add star fruit, then remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 200 F with rack in the middle.
5. With a strainer set over a pan or bowl, strain and drain 15 minutes.
6. Reserve syrup for another use.
7. Arrange star-fruit slices in 1 layer on silpat in 11x17" pan. Use parchment paper if you don't have siplat.
8. Bake until dry, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
9. Immediately transfer chips to a rack to cool.