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Why did I share this recipe? Candied Kumquats aren’t something the average person bothers with….

Well… I’m in the produce section of the grocery store the other day, and there were these boxes of little orange, olive shaped things. KUMQUATS! I’ve never seen them in a little plastic box at the grocery store before. In my experience, Kumquats live on trees, and stay there (at least until a couple of kids come along and start a Kumquat war… then the tree becomes the Ammo Station). You see, (and yes, I know some of you already know this… this is for the benefit of that new guy in the back) I grew up in Southern California surrounded by Citrus. My dad was a wholesale nurseryman, so our world was filled with Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Tangerines, and even Kumquats….. but…. what good was a Kumquat? Ever seen them? They look like mini oblong orange things. Sort of the Christmas Decoration of the Citrus World. The Nursery grew them, because the plants were popular during the Chinese New Year, since they were considered “Lucky”…. I wasn’t sure what to think of a fruit that was pretty much all peel. (I’m the kind of person who strips every last smidgen of the peel and pith off of my oranges).

But there they were in the store… Kumquats.. and, I decided to take on the challenge. I bought a couple boxes, and spent the day in the kitchen… the result? A whole lot of flavor, and a few new recipes.

So, with this Candied Kumquats recipe, I hope to answer the age old question, “What the heck can you do with a Kumquat?”

Turns out, making Candied Kumquats is super easy, and they are amazingly delicious. Tart, sweet, and such a pretty orange color.
I’ll start with this basic recipe… then I’ll follow up with more treats that you can create using this basic Candied Kumquat recipe.

Recipe Candied Kumquats

 

What are Kumquatswhat are Kumquats

 According to my interpretation of the Department of Agriculture site, Kumquats which are native to China, are a slow growing, thorny, evergreen shrub that bears olive shaped orange citrus fruits.

Supposedly, you can eat them raw… but… well… I’ve never tried them that way. They are preserved as marmalade, or candied for dessert and other cooking.

They are a pretty plant, since they are green year round. The fruit is ripe in January/ February, so, it brightens up winter. Kumquats are small enough to be grown indoors. Hee Hee… if you keep your Kumquat Plant near the sofa, you can have a fresh healthy snack without even getting up.

Where to Buy Kumquats

where buy kumquatsKumquat Small Fruit Bearing Tree 100 Seeds indoor/outdoorwhere buy kumquatsMelissa’s Fresh Kumquats, (2 lb)where buy kumquats2-3 Year Old (2-3 Ft) Nagami Kumquat Tree

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What Can I Make with Candied Kumquats?

Candied Kumquat Scones!!!

Step By Step Instructions

Trim off the Stem End

Discard it

 recipe candied kumquats

Slice the Kumquat

About 1/4 inch thick slices

recipe candied kumquats

Pick Out the Seeds

Don’t Panic if Bits Slip Through

 recipe candied kumquats

Ok, you have a little pile of Prepared Kumquats

recipe candied kumquats

Combine the Water and Sugar in a Saucepan

Bring to a boil over Medium Heat

recipe candied kumquats

Simmer the Kumquats for 10 Minutes

Stir Occasionally

recipe candied kumquats

Take the Kumquats out of the Syrup

Let the Syrup Cook Down a Bit

 recipe candied kumquats

Add the Kumquats back to the Syrup

Let Cool

recipe candied kumquatsNow enjoy

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