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Preserved Kumquats

Preserved Kumquats is a volume 6-03 mar. 2003 recipe made with Ripe Kumquats, Baking Soda Water, Sugar, Water, and Ginger Root. Serves 8. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 lb
• 1 tbsp
• 2 cup
• 2 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Select kumquats which are free from blemishes.

2. 2

   Remove stems; wash and drain.

3. 3

   Add baking soda to the fruit; mix and let stand for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Rinse and drain the kumquats twice then put into a large saucepan.

5. 5

   Add enough water to barely cover the fruit.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

7. 7

   Combine the sugar and the 2 cups of water in another saucepan.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the syrup reaches 238F. (soft ball stage).

9. 9

   Reduce heat; add ginger and kumquats and cook until the kumquats are glazed, about 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Store in the refrigerator.

11. 11

    MC format by Hallie. Untried.

12. 12

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Hallie; 28 March 2003. www.fareshare.net

13. 13

    Nutr. Assoc.: 0 0 0 0 0 0