Candied Kumquats Recipe

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   The first part of this recipe is the same as for Preserved Kumquats.

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   Wash the kumquats in hot, soapy water.

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   Rinse, cover with water and boil for 15 min.

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   Drain well and repeat twice.

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   First syrup - combine 1 1/2 c. of sugar with 4 c. of water and boil for 5 min.

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   Add in the liquid removed kumquats to the warm syrup and heat to 238F or possibly boil gently till fruit is transparent.

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   In order to keep the fruit plump, cover the pan just before you remove it from the heat and set it aside with the cover on for 30 min.

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   Drain the kumquats and poke a hole in the stem end with a toothpick.

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   Second syrup - This is a heavier syrup.

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    Bring 1 part sugar and 1 part water to a boil.

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    Add in 1/8 tsp.

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    cream of tartar for every qt of liquid.

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    Add in the fruit and boil again for 30 min.

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    Remove from the heat and let the kumquats stand in the syrup for 24 hrs.

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    Return to the boil and cook for another 30 min.

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    Drain.

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    Dry on a rack and roll in the granulated sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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