16ouncesKumquats - seeds removed *sliced or chopped
1/2CupFreshly Squeezed Orange Juiceabout 1 orange
1/2CupFiltered Water
1CupSugar
1teaspoonVanilla Paste
Instructions
Combine kumquats, oj, water and sugar in a 3qt pot.
Heat over medium for 7-8 minutes or until mixture begins to boil.
Reduce heat to medium/low. Continue to lightly simmer while stirring frequently for 35 minutes**. (stir almost continuously the last 10 minutes)
Jam will be thick and coat the back of a spoon when done.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste.
Transfer to clean airtight container.
Serve warm or cold.
Refrigerate and use within 1 week.
Notes
*Sliced kumquats will produce a jam with a bit of chew. For traditional consistency, finely chop kumquats. **35 minutes will result in a thick compote. Approximately 30 minutes for spreadable jam. And approximately 25 for a syrupy sauce. Recipe yields 1½ Cups Kumquat Jam.