I have to admit, I have never heard of Kumquats. My girlfriend had a Kumquat tree and gave me an overabundance amount of fruit. WOW! They are so sweet and taste so amazing. I had to make something with them and QUICK!
My husband loves Orange Marmalade, so I found a recipe with a Kumquat twist!
My recipe:
3 cps. Kumquats, Deseeded and Rinsed
3 Oranges, Deseeded
4 cps. water
4 cps. sugar
1 lemon, juiced and discarded
1. I deseeded the oranges and Kumquats and gave them a rinse. I then threw everything in the food processor with the lemon juice. I pulsed a few times. I then added the sugar and water and let sit over night.
2. I brought to a boil and then let it simmer until it reached a 220 temperature... It took awhile. Be patient.
3. I then put them in sterilized jars. Let sit in a cool temperature.
I can't wait to dig in this morning!!!!
Are these loquats or kumquats?
ReplyDeleteThey look loquats to me...
How cool to get fresh ones! Love the jar and photo of them still on the branches!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if I would know a loquat or a kumquat, but she is right the ones I saw in the store looked a little different, more orange, but hey if it is good on toast with tea I will take some!
Miranda! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand idea! Would love to slab this on some homemade morning bread. And so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWe call those loquats. Cumquats are tiny citrus.
ReplyDeleteBut I bet the marmalade is wonderful anyway!
FAb! I want to make some of these too.
ReplyDeleteI should try a kumquat! You have inspired me to!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I've had kumquats dining out and there's an excellent guest post on my site with a recipe for kumquat ice cream, but I myself haven't cooked with them yet. I always see them at my supermarket, so I should pick them up soon!
ReplyDeleteSo let us know how this tasted ... you know we are dying to know - our kumquats come in a lot later than now, summer and again in the fall, I would think your area would not be too much different - the orange and sugar should have made a big change as most rinds are where the sweetness is found and the juice is actually bitter ...but then there are many varieties I suppose,,, so let us know, now, you hear....
ReplyDeleteLOL, kumquat, loquat it looks good and I bet taste delish!
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I love that you made kumquat marmalade - looks and sounds like an amazing treat. I'd love to use this in making some thumbprint cookies
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delicious recipe! I never know what to do with them, although I use them for decoration a lot! Now I can have your marmalade on my English Muffin!
ReplyDeletekumquats are awesome! great recipe!
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