Hi Family. Unfortunately i didn’t get to record the process of making the How to make Carambola (Five-Finger) Fruit. And currently it’s out of season. Nonetheless, here is a detailed description of how it was made. To make this fruit, you need the following;

• carambola (five-finger) fruits (use as many as you need)
• sugar (to help get rid of the water in the fruit)
• a large air tight bowl ( to store the fruit)
• cake wine/cake rum (for setting/soaking the fruits)
• spices; such as cinnamon powder or sticks/bark, ginger powder, freshly grated nutmeg, ground cloves, bay leaf

Instructions

• wash the fruits properly. cut into smaller pieces, removing the seeds/center. place in a large bowl with some sugar (that helps it to string out the water)
• you will notice that the fruits are wilting while springing the water. that’s ok. simply drain out the water (do this for about 4-5 days or until no water is forth coming)
• in a large pot on medium low heat, add the fruits, spices and some sugar on top and allow it to steam. stir continuously as it will caramelize.
• once it has dried down, caramelize sufficiently, remove from heat and allow to cool completely
• add the cooled fruits to a blender, with some cake wine or cake rum and blend
• place in an air tight container and store in corner on countertop in kitchen or in fridge

Caramelizing process

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Ingredients

• 2lbs homemade five – finger fruits
• 1 lb flour (or 3 2/3 cups flour appox.)
• 1lb sugar
• 1 lb butter/margarine, softened
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground glove
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a dash of angostura bitters
• 4-6 tablespoons browning
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f
• in a large bowl , add flour, salt, baking powder and all spices mentioned. mix well and set aside
• to a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and mix for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add sugar and mix for 5 minutes on medium high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often
• add eggs, a little at a time until fully incorporated. next, add in fruits, essences and lime juice. mix well.
• next, add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. add in the browning and fold in gently.
• once finished, divide equally into 2 6″pans (buttered and floured) or an 8″ pan. tap lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean
• allow to cool completely in pans before removing. best served after sitting over night.
• enjoy!

Now that you have tried this delicious Carambola (Five-Finger) Fruit Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try;

Light Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

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• https://youtu.be/BF4wcheAcsk

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine (1/2 blue band) or butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar (more or less depending on sweetness preference)
• 1/4 cup blended fruits
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or freshly grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or powder cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon all spice
• a pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• a dash or 2 of angostura bitters

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• in a large bowl, mix flour, spices, salt and baking powder. set aside until ready for use
• in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, add butter and sugar. mix until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). add in eggs 1 at a time and mix well after each addition. add bitters, blend fruits, essences, lime zest and lime juice. mix until combined. fold in dry ingredients. do not over mix
• in a greased and floured baking pan (i used an 8″pan) place batter. level the top for even distribution and give it a couple of t taps to get ready of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in middle comes out clean. allow to rest in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a rack to completely cool
• slice and enjoy!

Other related recipes

Be sure to try this Light Fruit Cake and once you do, here are some similar recipes to try.

• Fruit Cake
• Sorrel Fruit Cake

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• 1/2 cup (1 stick of margarine or butter), softened
• 1 cup plain flour
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• a pinch of salt to help balance flavour (optional)
• 1 cup blended fruit mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon lime zest / lime juice
• a dash or 2 of angostura bitters

Instructions

• preheat oven to 250 degrees F
• in a stand mixer or a hand mixer, add butter and flour and cream until light and fluffy (medium high speed)
• once sugar and butter are creamed, add in eggs one at a time and mix until combined. next, add in vanilla extract or essence, mixed essence and lime zest or lime juice if using. mix just until combined.
• next add in blended fruits and mix in. add in angostura butters and mix. set aside until ready to use.
• in another large bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon powder and grated nutmeg (all spice or mixed spice can be added as well) combine well.
• add dry to wet ingredients a little at time (i mixed it in by hand) and mix until just combined. place cake batter into a greased and flour cake pan and place in preheated oven to bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. allow to cool in pan for about 10-15 minutes before removing to place on a rack to cool completely.
• cut a slice and enjoy!

Things to note:

• this recipe makes 1 medium sized cake (1/4 pound) and can be doubled or tripled to your liking
• more fruits can be added to get a more pudding like consistency
• browning can be added
• be sure to check your cake often so as to not burn it (each oven is different)

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