⭐️ Carambola Jam recipe

😁 Ingredients:

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  · 4 ripe carambolas, washed and thinly sliced
• · 1 cup granulated sugar
• · 1/2 cup water
• · Juice of 1 lemon
• · 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

📞 Instructions:

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  · In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
• · Add the sliced carambola and ground ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens.
• · Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized jars.
• · Refrigerate and enjoy on toast, with yogurt, or as a glaze for meats.

🎁 This simple yet unusual jam highlights carambola’s unique star shape and tangy-sweet flavor! 😏

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