Star Fruit Pudding

December 2, 2009

There are those of us – the harried, overextended – who find the beginning of December to be life’s most trying time. The holidays are upon us and people are trying to cope with the endless tasks, list of things to do or buy, wrap, and take to the post office. This season I vow to dodge as much as the holiday madness as possible by keeping things simple and comforting as possible.

Speaking of comfort, comfort food is much sort after especially during this time of year [it seems to me]. When most of us think of comfort food, I seriously doubt if the first thing that comes to mind is “raw” food, yet raw food offers a variety wonderful fresh flavors and textures that can trigger those feel good memories. Take this recipe for example. I have been a big fan of pudding for as long as I can remember. I like to think of this recipe as one of my new comfort foods, raw vegan style. It’s simple to make and very flavorful.

The star ingredient is star fruit, a high water content fruit with a subtle citrusy and acidic flavor. Depending on the variety, star fruit can range from sweet to refreshingly tart. This pudding recipe has a nice thickness thanks to the natural pectin in the apple and pear. And the color, it’s like bringing a little sunshine into your home during the cold winter months.

Star Fruit Pudding

The exotic fragrance of star fruit and its succulent flavor will tantalize your taste buds. Star fruit is abundantly rich in vitamin C and fiber, as is the pear and apple in this recipe.

1 star fruit, seeded, save 2 slices for garnish
1 pear, cored, cut into pieces
1 apple, cored, cut into pieces

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender [you can even use a food processor]. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serves 2

Tips On Selecting And Storing Star Fruit

When purchasing look for firm fruit that has a bright yellow even color. Dark brown along the ribs is normal and an indication the fruit is ripe. Over-ripe star fruit will develop brown spots all over; similar to when a banana becomes over-ripe. Avoid fruits with shriveled brown ribs. Star fruit bruise easily, so handle with care.

Unripe star fruits are green or still have a green color on the ribs. To ripen leave out at room temperature, turning occasionally until the fruit has a fruity scent and the skin is yellow with light brown edges.

Use ripe star fruits within a few days of purchase or refrigerate unwashed in a plastic bag for up to one week.

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Comments

3 Comments so far

VeggieGirl on December 2, 2009 Wednesday, 3:33 pm
Ah yes, here’s to comfort during these busy (but fun) times! Love the recipe.
Michal on December 2, 2009 Wednesday, 6:35 pm
This looks really good! Ive only seen a star fruit for sale a few times around here, I bought it and loved every bite. It was so sweet and juicy. As soon as I see another one im going to try this :)
Mindy on December 4, 2009 Friday, 12:50 pm
Thanks for another great looking recipe. I’ve been curious to try star fruit for a long time. I think this pudding will finally result in me taking the plunge.

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