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Ingredients
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 x vanilla bean (abt 7") (or possibly 2 tspns vanilla)
- 1/4 c. rum
- 2 Tbsp. long thin shreds of orange peel
- 2 x star fruit - (abt 6 ounce total) rinsed
- 2 c. pineapple chunks
- 1 c. strawberries hulled, rinsed
Directions
- Put sugar in a 1 1/2- to 2-qt pan. Using a small, sharp knife, slit vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape seeds from pod into sugar; add in pod to sugar. Stir in rum, orange peel, and 2 c. water.
- Stir often over high heat till mix boils and is reduced to 1 3/4 c., about 12 min. Remove vanilla pod (let dry and store airtight for other uses). Let syrup cold to room temperature, about 30 min.
- Meanwhile, trim and throw away ends from star fruit; cut fruit crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Using a small, sharp knife, remove any seeds.
- Poke sharp end of 1 skewer through skin edge of each star fruit piece. Also poke 1 skewer through each pineapple chunk and strawberry.
- Put skewers, fruit ends down, in a deep bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Provide napkins to catch drips as guests pick up wands to eat.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: You'll need about 50 thin wood skewers. If making up to 2 hrs ahead, let fruit stand in syrup. Use leftover syrup to flavor glasses of iced sparkling water.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 52g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 123 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 24mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 27.76g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 27.05g | 18% |
| Protein 0.11g | 0% |
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