CANDIED KUMQUATS

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A simmer and soak in sugar syrup glazes kumquats and liquifies their interiors so they taste like delicious shots of marmalade.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Holiday 2018     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Dessert     Candy     Kumquat     Citrus     Edible Gift     Winter

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 lb kumquats
2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut a round of parchment paper to fit inside a small heavy saucepan and set aside. Put kumquats in saucepan with enough cold water to cover and bring just to a boil. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water, then return to pan with 1 1/2 cups sugar, water (3/4 cup) , and a pinch of salt. Cover with parchment round and gently simmer until kumquats are tender and translucent, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in syrup.
  • Just before serving, strain kumquats through a sieve set over a bowl and let stand 15 minutes (reserve syrup for another use; see note, above). Roll kumquats in remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Do Ahead
  • Candied kumquats keep in syrup up to 3 months, chilled. Stain before coating with sugar.

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