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Kumquats in Brown Sugar and Vanilla Bean Syrup

A home-style Kumquats in Brown Sugar and Vanilla Bean Syrup made with Whole Kumquats, Water, Sugar, Brown Sugar Firmly Packed, and Vanilla Bean Halved Lengthwise. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 4 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place the kumquats in a large saucepan and add water to cover.

2. 2

   Bring to a full boil and, when foam begins to form on the surface, reduce the heat to medium.

3. 3

   Continue to cook for 10 min more.

4. 4

   Drain the kumquats and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same saucepan over a high heat, bring the water to a gentle boil.

6. 6

   Add the sugars, reduce the heat to medium, and stir constantly until the sugars have dissolved, about 3 min. Add the kumquats and vanilla bean and bring to a full boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until the kumquats are transparent and soft, about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Spoon the kumquats and syrup into a clean jar, let cool, cover, and refrigerate. They will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.