Kumquat Jam

Name: Kumquat Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 1 lb kumquats, rinsed; 2 cups water, divided into half cups; 1 1/2 sugar

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Prep 15 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 3
Servings 32

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These little fruits look just like mini oranges, but with a sour kick. Perfect to pair with a thick slice of wheat bread, homemade kumquat jam is an easy and wholesome addition to any holiday morning menu.

by Vanessa Bell

Updated Sep 27, 2015

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Ingredients

1 lb kumquats, rinsed
2 cups water, divided into half cups
1 1/2 sugar

Directions

1

With a sharp knife (so to not lose kumquat juice), slice in half and remove white seeds and pit. Slice kumquat, with rind and all, lengthwise into long strips.
2

In a large pot, add kumquat pieces with half a cup of water. Cook down until water has evaporated before adding a second half a cup of water. Continue adding half cups of water until kumquat rinds are soft and cooked through.
3

Add sugar. Stirring often, bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until jam begins to thicken. This time will vary according to the size of your pot.
4

Remove from heat. Jam will continue to thicken as it cools.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Cut rinds into smaller strips if you dislike the taste of pulp in your jams. Because the rind acts as a thickening agent, removing the rind from the recipe is not advised.

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These little fruits look just like mini oranges, but with a sour kick. Perfect to pair with a thick slice of wheat bread, homemade kumquat jam is an easy and wholesome addition to any holiday morning menu.