Name: Star-Fruit Chips
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes about 32 chips
Ingredients: 2 firm-ripe yellow star fruit (sometimes called carambola;1/2 lb total); 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; an adjustable-blade slicer; a 17- by 11-inch nonstick bakeware liner such as Silpat

Wonderfully festive and fun, these candied star-shaped chips — a favorite among children — have a slight tropical flavor that makes them a sunny treat with or without the strudel.

Cooks' note:

Chips can be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then kept, layered between sheets of wax paper, in an airtight container at room temperature. Chill star-fruit syrup, covered.

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