i am definitely using star fruit instead of apples for ROSE’S heavenly CAKES: Apple Caramel Charlotte (page 215). here is what poached star fruit looks like.
1- prior poaching:
2- after poaching and completely cooled:
3- i am using the same recipe, except replacing apple with star fruit, by weight. instead of calvados, i am using williams. and for fresh lemon juice, i am using fresh kona lemon juice:
4- and on the subject of my grandpa introducing star fruit to my family, i bumped into this old family photo. my baby brother and his 7th cake in Peru:
5- and why not, here a new documentary about food in Peru. highly recommended:
Interesting! I’ve never tasted star fruit before. Something to think about, for sure.
mj, rose says she never sees any ripe ones sold in NY!
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Beautiful star fruit sliced. Thanks for sharing the before and after poaching pictures. Amazing they look the same!