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Insanely Delicious Candied Kumquats

Candied Kumquats are so delicious and can be a great addition to so many dishes! Sprinkle in a salad or fold into your baked goods for a nice citrus POP!!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Fruit
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1159kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Kumquats
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 tablespoons candied ginger chopped

Instructions

  • Wash kumquats under cold running water and strain in a colander.
  • With a sharp knife, slice kumquats into thin rounds.  Remove all of the visible seeds with the tip of a knife.  I like to use a small pairing knife for this.
  • Bring a medium-large pot of water to a boil.  Throw in the kumquat slices and cook for 2 minutes.  Transfer to an ice bath and cool completely.  
  • In a medium-large saucepot, combine sugar, water, vanilla, and candied ginger.  Bring to a boil and stir with a spoon until sugar is dissolved.  Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add kumquats.  Cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. 
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer kumquats from the simple syrup to a parchment-lined baking tray.  In a 200° oven, cook for 2 hours.  This with dry the kumquats out.  
  • When the kumquats are completely cooled down, transfer to a bowl with sugar.   Coat in sugar and store in a mason jar. 

Notes

If you are unable to find vanilla beans, substitute with 1 tablespoon of extract.
I like to add a couple of tablespoons of extra sugar to my mason jar.  It helps extend the life of the kumquats.
You can candy any citrus with this recipe.  

Nutrition

Calories: 1159kcal | Carbohydrates: 295g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 285g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg