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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Kumquats - seeds removed * sliced or chopped
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice about 1 orange
- 1/2 Cup Filtered Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla 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.
**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.
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