Kumquats Simmered In Rich Sugar Syrup
- 1 as much (to taste) Kumquats 40% of the kumquats in weight Raw cane sugar (or any coarse sugar of your choice)
- 1/2 of the kumquats in weight Water
- Wash the kumquats well and take off the stem ends.
- Weigh the kumquats at this point.
- Based on that number, weigh the sugar and water out too.
- Cut the kumquats in half, and take out any seeds.
- Put the kumquats, sugar and water in a pan, and start cooking over high heat.
- When it comes to a boil turn the heat down to low.
- Simmer while skimming off the scum and stirring occasionally.
- When the liquid has reduced to the stage you like, it's done!
- The peel will be glossy and radiant.
- (If you simmer until the kumquats have almost completely disintegrated, it becomes jam.)
- Storing options: Pack them in jars and store in the refrigerator.
- Seefor instructions.
- Storing options: Pack in to ziplock bags and freezer.
- Let it defrost naturally in the refrigerator before using.
- Bonus Kumquats are packed with vitamin C, so it's said that they help to prevent colds, recover from fatigue, and clear your complexion.
- It's something we should eat more.
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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/169473-kumquats-simmered-in-rich-sugar-syrup (may not work)