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 mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Fruit
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1159kcal
- 4 Cups Kumquats
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups sugar granulated
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons candied ginger chopped
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.
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.
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