Spiced Poached Feijoas

Ingredients

• 2kg fresh feijoas
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups raw sugar
• 4cm fresh ginger piece, peeled and sliced
• 8 cardamom pods
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise
  
  

Method

1. In a large preserving pot combine water, sugar, fresh ginger and spices. Heat gently and stir until the sugar has dissolved then continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
2. Peel and cut feijoas in to quarters, add to pot and poach for 5 to 6 minutes
3. Remove feijoas using a slotted spoon and arrange in sterilised jars, dividing the spices between jars
4. Pour over hot syrup and seal with lids
5. Sealed jars should last 3 months or opened in the refrigerator for 2 weeks

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