Kumquat jelly is made from the fruit’s juice, sugar, acidic fruit juice, and pectin. The fruit is prepared by removing the seeds, stem, and white center, and then cooked until soft. The jelly can be modified to make jam or chunky jam and can be stored using the hot process canning method. Kumquat jam is […]
Kumquat is a small fruit that resembles a miniature orange and belongs to the genus Fortunella. It can be eaten whole, candied, or used to make preserves and jellies. The fruit is believed to have originated in China and can withstand frost. Kumquat trees are usually grafted onto the trifoliate orange, sour orange, or grapefruit. […]
Kumquat jam is a sweet and exotic alternative to orange marmalade. To make it, pick ripe kumquats, taste them to judge sweetness, and use orange juice instead of water for extra flavor. Cut kumquats into small pieces and simmer for 1-3 hours, chill, add sugar if necessary, and reheat for 30-45 minutes. Pour into clean […]
Kumquats are small citrus fruits with sweet skin and tart flesh, and are the only citrus whose peel is eaten. They can be grown at home or in commercial orchards, and celebrated at kumquat festivals, such as the Dade City Kumquat Festival in Florida. The festival includes food, competitions, and a recipe contest featuring kumquat […]
