I labored over a starfruit pie, a starfruit tarte tatin, a starfruit galette for months—and where did I land? A simple crumble. I was overcomplicating when what carambola requires is very little to be good: it is so good itself, and a nice dessert featuring it should simply elevate its natural properties: sweet, tart, juicy, with a firm texture that is …
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