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Place the star fruit (count out 3 slices per person) in a pot on the stove.
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Add the orange juice.
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Stir well and turn heat to high until juice begins to boil.
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Then turn down to medium.
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Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, or until star fruit has softened enough to easily cut into with a spoon.
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Now and then you can gently move the slices around and turn them over so they all get cooked more or less equally.
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Remove any more brown seeds that may loosen and surface.
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When star fruit is nearly done, adding the sugar/sweetener and stir to dissolve.
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Remove pot from heat.
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Add the mango puree, stirring well to incorporate.
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Do a taste-test for sweetness, adding more sugar if needed (how sweet it is will depend on the ripeness of the fruit/juice you're using).
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If it happens to be too sweet for your taste, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or a little more orange juice.
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When you're happy with the taste, portion out 3 star fruit slices per bowl with enough sauce to surround the fruit (it should still be warm from the pot).
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Top each bowl with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds or cherry pieces.
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Drizzle over some coconut milk and serve!
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This dessert is also excellent when given a final topping of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
