Preparation

Kumquat Marmalade

Name: Kumquat Marmalade
Ingredients: 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup water; 2 cups kumquats; 1 star anise pod; 4 black peppercorns; 1 tsp ginger root; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cardamom pods; pinch saffron

Ingredients

Fractions

½ cup
granulated sugar
½ cup
water
2 cups
kumquatscut into quarters(cut into quarters)
1
star anise pod
4
black peppercorns
1 tsp
ginger rootgrated(grated)
1
cinnamon stick
2
cardamom pods
pinch
saffron

Instructions

1.
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil.
2.
Add the kumquats and squash them with a potato masher to release more flavor.
3.
Bring back to a low boil and add the remaining ingredients.
4.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced (it will thicken more as it cools).
5.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.

Notes

Keeps tightly sealed and refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Used in

Kumquat Breakfast Martini